Quote by Thomas Jefferson
I recoil with horror at the ferociousness of man. Will nations nev

I recoil with horror at the ferociousness of man. Will nations never devise a more rational umpire of differences than force? Are there no means of coercing injustice more gratifying to our nature than a waste of the blood of thousands and of the labor of millions of our fellow creatures? – Thomas Jefferson

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Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit: by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, its necessary consequence. – Thomas Jefferson

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I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. – Thomas Jefferson

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First of all, Saddam did not win the war, even though he says he did, I mean, you know, thats a joke and everybody in the world knows it. – Norman Schwarzkopf

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As to war, I am and always was a great enemy, at the same time a warrior the greater part of my life and were I young again, should still be a warrior while ever this country should be invaded and I lived. – Daniel Morgan

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A boy doesnt have to go to war to be a hero he can say he doesnt like pie when he sees there isnt enough to go around. – E. W. Howe

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