Societies that do not eat people are fascinated by those that do.

Societies that do not eat people are fascinated by those that do.

Despise the enemy strategically, but take him seriously tactically.

Despise the enemy strategically, but take him seriously tactically.

History is a vast early warning system.

History is a vast early warning system.

While we read history we make history.

While we read history we make history.

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a read more

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time?

We talked for a few more minutes and then the president turned to the vice president and said he'd just read more

We talked for a few more minutes and then the president turned to the vice president and said he'd just narrowed the candidates to one. And my 31-year naval career flew out the window.

Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can't stop to read more

Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can't stop to count it.

All history, of course, is the history of wars.

All history, of course, is the history of wars.

History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.

History is just a portrayal of crimes and misfortunes.