[taxcontrol]

I would assert that the natural state of mankind is warfare and the times of peace are the rare gaps between wars. The time when nations rest, regroup and rearm.

The greatest inventions of man were driven by the necessities of war.

[Rummyfan]

I would assert that the natural state of mankind is warfare and the times of peace are the rare gaps between wars.

I agree. War is the norm and peace is the exception.