But having pointed out the obvious, religions promoting peace, tolerance and other virtues have allowed countries to survive and thrive. The present crop of world leaders are however threatening this stability with their money wasting and dangerous policies of gross rearmament and aggressive posturing.
"Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it's kind of order that sets me free to fly." - Julie Andrews
"What seems to us bitter trials are often blessings in disguise; this seems to me a blessing of an extremely obvious kind." - Oscar Wilde
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." - Arnold Schwarznegger
"The struggle of life is one of our greatest blessings. It makes us patient, sensitive and Godlike. It teaches us that although this world is full of suffering, it also full of overcoming it." - Helen Keller