"Of all the enemies of true liberty, war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. ... No nation can preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare."- James Madison
"From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the point that must be reached." - Franz Kafka
"In writing a novel, when in doubt, have two guys come through the door with guns." - Raymond Chandler