“In this country, it’s good to kill an admiral from time to time to encourage the others.”
Voltaire’s commentary on the execution of Admiral Byng.
“In this country, it’s good to kill an admiral from time to time to encourage the others.”
Voltaire’s commentary on the execution of Admiral Byng.
If you haven’t read this book – in English, French, or whatever your language of preference happens to be – you’re missing out.