Science has produced such powerful weapons that in a war between great powers there would be neither victor nor vanquished. Both would be overwhelmed in destruction.
John Boyd OrrAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: scottish
- Born: September 23, 1880
- Died: June 25, 1971
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