I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMANI make up my opinions from facts and reasoning, and not to suit any body but myself.
More William Tecumseh Sherman Quotes
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The scenes on this field would have cured anybody of war.
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There will soon come an armed contest between capital and labor. They will oppose each other, not with words and arguments, but with shot and shell, gun-powder and cannon.
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If the people raise a great howl against my barbarity and cruelty.
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I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation. War is hell.
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If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve.
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But, my dear sirs, when peace does come, you may call on me for any thing. Then will I share with you the last cracker, and watch with you to shield your homes and families against danger from every quarter.
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Courage – a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it.
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I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah.
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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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I know I had no hand in making this war, and I know I will make more sacrifices today than any of you to secure peace.
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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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Fear is the beginning of wisdom.
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It’s a disagreeable thing to be whipped.
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The better classes are tired of the insane howling of the lower strata and they mean to stop them.
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Every attempt to make war easy and safe will result in humiliation and disaster.
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