“ World War I broke out largely because of an arms race, and World War II because of the lack of an arms race. Herman Kahn
“ You are a big country now but you still tend to feel small and fragile. If the United States gets a cold you get pneumonia. Herman Kahn
“ Projecting a persuasive image of a desirable and practical future is extremely important to high morale, to dynamism, to consensus, and in general to help the wheels of society turn smoothly. Herman Kahn
“ From a scientific perspective there is some indication that a nuclear war could deplete the earth's ozone layer or, less likely, could bring on a new Ice Age - but there is no suggestion that either t… Herman Kahn
“ The widespread diffusion of nuclear weapons would make many nations able, and in some cases also create the pressure, to aggravate an on-going crisis, or even touch off a war between two other powers… Herman Kahn
“ A total nuclear freeze is counterproductive - especially now, when technology is rapidly changing and the Soviets have some important strategic advantages. Herman Kahn
