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.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMANIn our Country… one class of men makes war and leaves another to fight it out.
More William Tecumseh Sherman Quotes
-
-
Every change in the rules which impairs the principle weakens the army.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
I make up my opinions from facts and reasoning, and not to suit any body but myself.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
I would make this war as severe as possible, and show no symptoms of tiring till the South begs for mercy.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
If the people raise a great howl against my barbarity and cruelty.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
The scenes on this field would have cured anybody of war.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
Every attempt to make war easy and safe will result in humiliation and disaster.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
This war differs from other wars, in this particular. We are not fighting armies but a hostile people, and must make old and young, rich and poor, feel the hard hand of war.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
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.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
It’s a disagreeable thing to be whipped.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
You may as well say, ‘That’s a valiant flea that dare eat his breakfast on the lip of a lion.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
Grant stood by me when I was crazy, and I stood by him when he was drunk, and now we stand by each other.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
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 SHERMAN -
An Army is a collection of armed men obliged to obey one man.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
Fear is the beginning of wisdom.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN -
War is too serious a matter to leave to soldiers.
WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN