Long periods of recession, which tend to be self-perpetuating, are usually ended by war, or by preparations for it.

The Second World War took place not so much because no one won the First, but because the Versailles Treaty did not acknowledge this truth.

It takes less than a decade for today's luxury to become a universal necessity.

The most intimidating world leader was Lyndon Johnson, who became U.S. President when John Kennedy was assassinated. He exulted in this power and liked to inspire fear.

Human beings are infinitely worth studying, especially the peculiarities that often go along with outstanding gifts.

You know you're an Arizona native when you have to look up "mass transit" in the dictionary.

Euphemism is a human device to conceal the horrors of reality.