Quote by Herman Kahn
World War I broke out largely because of an arms race, and World W

World War I broke out largely because of an arms race, and World War II because of the lack of an arms race. – Herman Kahn

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A total nuclear freeze is counterproductive – especially now, when technology is rapidly changing and the Soviets have some important strategic advantages. – Herman Kahn

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Technology
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Projecting a persuasive image of a desirable and practical future is extremely important to high morale, to dynamism, to consensus, and in general to help the wheels of society turn smoothly. – Herman Kahn

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If we had pursued what President Nixon declared in 1970 as the war on cancer, we would have cured many strains. I think Jack Kemp would be alive today. And that research has saved or prolonged many lives, including mine. – Arlen Specter

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The real war is not between the West and the East. The real war is between intelligent and stupid people. – Marjane Satrapi

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I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. – Albert Einstein

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I believe that political correctness can be a form of linguistic fascism, and it sends shivers down the spine of my generation who went to war against fascism. – P. D. James

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