If two people stare at each other for more than a few seconds, it means they are about to either make love or fight. Something similar might be said about human societies. If two nearby societies are in contact for any length of time, they will either trade or fight. The first is non-zero-sum social integration, and the second ultimately brings it.

Giving men marriage tips is a little like offering Vikings a free booklet titled How Not to Pillage.

Jesus is not from Georgia. Jesus does not speak English. And Jesus is not a member of the NRA.

Being a person's true friend means endorsing the untruths he holds dearest.

If two people stare at each other for more than a few seconds, it means they are about to either make love or fight. Something similar might be said about human societies. If two nearby societies are in contact for any length of time, they will either trade or fight. The first is non-zero-sum social integration, and the second ultimately brings it.

..various people had long had the feeling that gain through pain was nature's way

We are built to be effective animals, not happy ones.