How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"I do not fear to proclaim loudly that any war which would put arms into our hands would be welcome." (2.12)
This is the beginning of the military industrial complex (a term coined by President Eisenhower) that will define American politics for many (many) years to come. Jules Verne? More like Nostradamus.
Quote #8
"A shot, to my mind, is the most startling manifestation of human power, which it sums up in its entirety." (7.13)
Why is the "most startling manifestation of human power" a weapon? Can't the human race have higher ambitions than that? Personally, we think they'd think differently if they saw the latest season of A Game of Thrones.
Quote #9
"As our frontiers are not sufficiently wide […] I demand that war be declared against Mexico." (11.11)
To be honest, wars have been declared for less. Minor territorial disputes can grow into something much larger—especially when moneyed interests are involved. Let's just hope they don't take Maston's advice.