Never Fire A Laser At A Mirror.

The Value Of A Thing Is What That Thing Will Bring. -legal Maxim

I Don't Have A Strong Interest In History.

Species Evolve To Meet The Environment. An Intelligent Species Changes The Environment To Suit Itself. As Soon As A Species Becomes Intelligent, It Should Stop Evolving.

Stupidity Is Always A Capital Crime.

Psi And/or Magical Powers, If Real, Are Nearly Useless.