I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.

Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace.

Let us have peace.

Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.

If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.