

“Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.”
― History of the Peloponnesian War
― History of the Peloponnesian War

“We seem to have lost our capacity for politeness and for genuine concern about the quality of our interactions in this hectic century.”
― The Accidental Admiral: A Sailor Takes Command at NATO
― The Accidental Admiral: A Sailor Takes Command at NATO

“Men who are capable of real action first make their plans and then go forward without hesitation while their enemies have still not made up their minds.”
― History of the Peloponnesian War
― History of the Peloponnesian War

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