We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest.

Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government

If there be one principle more deeply rooted than any other in the mind of every American, it is, that we should have nothing to do with conquest

Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves.

I sincerely believe... that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies.

If there is one principle more deeply rooted in the mind of every American, it is that we should have nothing to do with conquest.