Arnold Joseph ToynbeeMilitarism has been by far the commonest cause of the breakdown of civilizations. The single art of war makes progress at the expense of all the arts of peace.
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An interesting quote to say that "the single art of war makes progress at the expense of all the arts of peace". The definition of this quote is that "war is a continuous process of increasing violence between nations". It's hard to imagine how war could be beneficial, but the definition goes on to say that "war is a continuous process of increasing violence between nations" which suggests, in military terms, that it is often the best way to retain power.
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