Clashes of values and the struggle for primacy constitute a constant in human history that accounts for that other constant - conflict and war. (Charles Krauthammer)

Clashes of values and the struggle for primacy constitute a constant in human history that accounts for that other constant - conflict and war.

Charles Krauthammer

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