If the people raise a great howl against my barbarity and cruelty, I will answer that war is war, and not popularity seeking.
If forced to choose between the penitentiary and the White House for four years I would say the penitentiary thank you.
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 desol...
An Army is a collection of armed men obliged to obey one man. Every change in the rules which impairs the principle weakens the army.
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.
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.
If nominated I will not accept if elected I will not serve.
War is hell.