Boris Akunin. Aristanemi (№ 140971)

In fact, heroism is a very unfortunate phenomenon. The need for heroes and deeds occurs only in a critical situation, and in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred they arise as a result of human stupidity or bad faith. Almost all heroes who are admired humanity - the heroes of the war, which makes sense because it is difficult to imagine the situation more critical. And if the fighting army many heroes, there is no doubt that commanded her an idiot. Good General characters are not necessary.