“Paradoxically, the few eras of peace were times when men of war had high influence. The Pax Romana was enforced by Caesar's Legions. The Pax Brittanica was enforced by the Royal Navy and His Majesty's Forces.” MenWarForcePeaceInfluenceErasRoyalNavyMajestyLegionRoyal Navy Author:Jerry Pournelle
“Freedom is not free. Free men are not equal. Equal men are not free.” MenEqualFree Man Author:Jerry Pournelle