"I think Americans like the practical; they like the human. And I like both those things myself, and ..." — John Keegan

Good men who exercise power are really the most fascinating of all people.

If Wellington epitomizes the English gentleman, Eisenhower epitomizes the natural American gentleman.

I think that black Africa is extremely terrifying. Black Africa can become a maelstrom of warring tribes without the outside world needing to feel the need to do anything about it.

Even a pacifist should admire the military virtues.