[–] belrial ago 

I am not finding an appropriate reference. Mind enlightening?

[–] goatboy [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

"Man is what he is, a wild animal with the will to survive, and (so far) the ability, against all competition. Unless one accepts that, anything one says about morals, war, politics—you name it—is nonsense. Correct morals arise from knowing what man is—not what do-gooders and well-meaning old Aunt Nellies would like him to be. The universe will let us know—later—whether or not Man has any "right" to expand through it. In the meantime the M.I. will be in there, on the bounce and swinging, on the side of our own race."

Starship Troopers (1959) ch. 12, by Robert A. Heinlein

[–] belrial 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Thank you.