Society and the World

It is an ancient Mariner,

And ’mid this tumult Kubla heard from far

If it has to choose who is to be crucified, the crowd will always save Barabbas.

If it has to choose who is to be crucified, the crowd will always save Barabbas.

Say not the struggle naught availeth,

Thou shalt not covet; but tradition

Thou shalt not covet; but tradition

Thou shalt not steal; an empty feat,

Thou shalt not steal; an empty feat,

Thou shalt not kill; but need’st not strive

Do not adultery commit;

How pleasant it is to have money, heigh ho!

Thou shalt have one God only; who

It is easier to make war than to make peace.

War is too serious a matter to entrust to military men.

War is too serious a matter to entrust to military men.

Laws are silent in time of war.

Laws are silent in time of war.

Cum dignitate otium.

Civis Romanus sum.

The sinews of war, unlimited money.

The sinews of war, unlimited money.

How long will you abuse our patience, Catiline?

O tempora, O mores!