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It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But read more
It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.
Why can't they have gay people in the army? Personally, I think they are just afraid of a thousand guys read more
Why can't they have gay people in the army? Personally, I think they are just afraid of a thousand guys with M16s going, "Who'd you call a faggot?"
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
I don't wear small shoes, or tight pants that squash your balls.
I don't wear small shoes, or tight pants that squash your balls.
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence
in society.
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence
in society.
If it does stand out [my clothing], then I guess it's a compliment, but I just wear whatever feels comfortable.
If it does stand out [my clothing], then I guess it's a compliment, but I just wear whatever feels comfortable.
Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory.
Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory.
The proximity of an army causes prices to go up; and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. read more
The proximity of an army causes prices to go up; and high prices cause people's substance to be drained away. When their substance is drained away, they will be afflicted by heavy exactions. With this loss of substance and exhaustion of strength, the homes of the people will be stripped bare, and their incomes dissipated.
No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever. There is no greater power in read more
No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever. There is no greater power in the universe than the need for freedom. Against that power, governments and tyrants and armies cannot stand.