The slightest acquaintance with history shows that powerful republics are the most warlike and unscrupulous of nations.

The slightest acquaintance with history shows that powerful republics are the most warlike and unscrupulous of nations.

只要对历史稍有了解，就会发现，强大的共和国是最好战、最肆无忌惮的国家。

-- Ambrose Bierce 比尔斯