Air power Quote by Frontinus
“I will ignore all ideas for new works and engines of war, the invention of which has reached its limits and for whose improvement I see no further hope.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: De Re Militari, 1st century AD
He believes further advances in warfare technology are impossible and futile to pursue.
In simple terms: War tech has reached its limit.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, seek new fields.
Themes
technology
war
innovation
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military planning
- defense budgeting
- policy making
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
strategic stagnation
technological ceiling
Questions to Reflect On
- Is stagnation inevitable in any field?
- What alternatives exist beyond war?
A Different Perspective
Future breakthroughs may arise unexpectedly.
