" But some people believe humans are inherently good.” Lance smiled patiently. “How can you even entertain that notion in the world of post nine-eleven? Besides, if that were true, then we wouldn’t need laws or rules, because they would be second nature to us and we would be nice to each other without giving it a second thought. But because we are predisposed to selfishness, then we need the rules and their associated accountability or else the rich will steal from the poor, and the strong will enslave the weak. Our founding fathers knew that, because at the time they were being oppressed by King George of England. "

― Skip Coryell , We Hold These Truths