The purpose of war is to support your government's decisions by force.

In past history popularly elected governments have been no better and sometimes far worse than overt tyrannies.

Goodness without wisdom always accomplishes evil.

At one time kings were anointed by Deity, so the problem was to see to it that Deity chose the right candidate. In this age the myth is "the will of the people" ... but the problem changes only superficially.

Always store beer in a dark place.

There were many, many times thereafter that Don regretted having enlisted - but so has every man who ever volunteered for military service.

Hit it! You have to hit it harder than that. Electrons are timid little things but notional; you have to let them know who’s boss.