As far as we can look back into history, the downfall of any nation can be traced from the moment that nation became timid about spending its best blood. (Frederick Russell Burnham)

As far as we can look back into history, the downfall of any nation can be traced from the moment that nation became timid about spending its best blood.

Frederick Russell Burnham

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