“Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.” -Henry David Thoreau

Granted, Thoreau was adamant on the importance of simplicity in life. But he has a point. In my most humble opinion, those in wartime don't have the luxury of making mistakes. Whereas, in peacetime, we feel a sense of security and we become reckless.