From its first faint glimmerings, History shews Man's constant progress as a beast of prey. As such he conquers every land, subdues the fruit-fed races, founds mighty realms by subjugating other subjugators, forms states and sets up civilisations, to enjoy his prey at rest.
Behold, on wrong Swift vengeance waits; and art subdues the strong.
Wisdom subdues bigotry.
Controls them and subdues, transmutes, bereaves Of their bad influence, and their good receives.
The skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting.