Observe constantly that all things take place by change and accustom thyself to consider that the nature of the Universe loves nothing so much as to change the things which are and to make new things like them.
Begin - to begin is half the work let half still remain again begin this...
You do have to change things as warfare changes.
A family is a risky venture because the greater the love the greater the loss... That's the trade-off. But I'll take it all.