It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.
In war events of importance are the result of trivial causes.
The most positive men are the most credulous.
In fact I was one of the few trusted people that Lucy allowed to play with their kids. I spent time at their summer home rode horses at their ranch and swam at their beach house. I even spent a Christmas with them at Palm Springs one year.