If the people raise a great howl against my barbarity and cruelty, I will answer that war is war, and not popularity seeking.
War is hell.
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...
If forced to choose between the penitentiary and the White House for four years I would say the penitentiary thank you.
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.
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.
If nominated I will not accept if elected I will not serve.