The great powers are always searching for opportunities to gain power at the expense of their rivals, which makes them inherently aggressive.
Creativity thrives when you break the rules intelligently.
"Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot."
"Illustrations should whisper secrets to the reader, not shout the obvious."
"The truth is often stranger than fiction, but fiction is where we find the truth."
You have to be comfortable making decisions with imperfect information.