Evolutionary world Antagonisms are natural, only secured by steadiness Confronted with the task of regulations War is the heritage of evolving man, peace is the yardstick measuring advancement Reaction to irritations, conciliation attends upon the solution Warfare persists because man is human, evolved from an animal, and all animals are bellicose Ancient ones regarded it a virtue to shed alien blood A strong medicine, very costly Curative of certain disorders - Breaks the society Imposed discipline A premium on fortitude Fostered nationalism Annihilating the weak and the unfit Dissolved the illusion of equality and stratified organization Olden wars strengthened nations - Resulted in decimation of the inferiors Modern struggles disrupt culture Modern conflict is selective destruction The conquests of science, and social achievement - Discovering a leader