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Re: The Man of Violence
StJohn Piano
26 March 2026
Post #116
http://tela.network/forum/116/

Yes.

"War is father of all, and king of all. He renders some gods, others men; he makes some slaves, others free."
- Heraclitus

"The best reason why Monarchy is a strong government is, that it is an intelligible government. The mass of mankind understand it, and they hardly anywhere in the world understand any other."
- Walter Bagehot

"Tyrants of all kinds (including tyrannical artists and politicians) like to do violence to history, so that it will appear as a preparation and stepladder to themselves."
- Nietzche

"Bein' a soldier is not hard. If it was, soldiers would not be able to do it. There is only three things you need to remember, which are, viz: one obey orders two give it to the enemy good and hard three don't die. Got that? Right! You're nearly there! Well done! I propose to assist you in the execution of all three! You are my little lads and I will look after you! In the meantime, you got duties!"
- Sergeant Jackrum, Monstrous Regiment, by Terry Pratchett