Military conflict brings one of two outcomes: victory or defeat.

Neither of these are the same thing as peace, security, or prosperity.

The conditions of peace, security, and prosperity are created by the enduring character of a society. It’s shared *wisdom* in both thought and action.

“Tyrannus impius non habet spem

Et si quidem longae vitae erit

In nihilum computabitur.”

- The Book of Wisdom