If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMANThe voice of the people is the voice of humbug.
More William Tecumseh Sherman Quotes
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Grant stood by me when I was crazy, and I stood by him when he was drunk, and now we stand by each other.
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I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers.
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If the people raise a great howl against my barbarity and cruelty.
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In our Country… one class of men makes war and leaves another to fight it out.
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If I had my choice I would kill every reporter in the world, but I am sure we would be getting reports from Hell before breakfast.
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It’s a disagreeable thing to be whipped.
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Every attempt to make war easy and safe will result in humiliation and disaster.
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If you don’t have my army supplied, and keep it supplied, we’ll eat your mules up, sir.
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I will accept no commission that would tend to create a rivalry with Grant.
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Courage – a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it.
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It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, more vengeance, more desolation. War is hell.
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If forced to choose between the penitentiary and the White House for four years, I would say the penitentiary, thank you.
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If people don’t like my opinions, it makes little difference as I don’t solicit their opinions or votes.
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I want him to hold what he has earned and got. I have all the rank I want.
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I make up my opinions from facts and reasoning, and not to suit any body but myself.
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