Why were so few voices raised in the ancient world in protest against the ruthlessness of man ? Why are human beings so obsequious, ready to kill and ready to die at the call of kings and chieftains ? Perhaps it is because they worship might, venerate those who command might, and are convinced that it is by force that man prevails.

A.J. Heschel, The Prophets, The Jewish Publication Society of America, p 159