Thucydides, The Peloponnesian War ---- "It is the law as in art, so in politics, that improvements ever prevail; and though fixed usages may be best for undisturbed communities, constant necessities of action must be accompanied by the constant improvement of methods." (Speech of the Corynthians, Book I, 72 ) Submitted by: abl@cybill.inesc.pt (Antonio Leal)