"Discipline in the army does more to keep the peace than anything else. It tempers the spirit of anarchy with the discipline of a regiment."
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About Charles King
Charles King was an American military officer and the 12th president of Columbia University. He was born in 1875 in New York City and graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1898. King served in the Spanish-American War and various military campaigns. In 1904, he became the president of Columbia University, a position he held until his death in 1934. King was also a prolific writer, publishing numerous novels and short stories, often drawing upon his military experiences.
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