Relativity propped it up, at least gave it the illusion of being thereโฆthe way all reality becomes illusory and observer-oriented when you study general relativity. Or Buddhism. Or get drafted.
Joe HaldemanThe 1143-year-long war hand begun on false pretenses and only because the two races were unable to communicate. Once they could talk, the first question was 'Why did you start this thing?' and the answer was 'Me?
Joe HaldemanA good sign that an army has been around too long is that it starts getting top-heavy with officers.
Joe Haldeman