A Quote by Gene Roddenberry

The strength of a civilization is not measured by its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them.

Gene Roddenberry

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Gene Roddenberry
American - Producer
August 19, 1921 - October 24, 1991

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Robert Sternberg

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A nation's ability to fight a modern war is as good as its technological ability.

Frank Whittle

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