War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy to...
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind war banished from the earth.
Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures...
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress therefore no...
Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to...
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
If we desire to avoid insult we must be able to repel it if we desire to...
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be...
It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his...
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider...
Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.
It may be laid down as a primary position and the basis of our system that...
Mankind when left to themselves are unfit for their own government.
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to...
Over grown military establishments are under any form of government...
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to...
Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire it is a...
I have no other view than to promote the public good and am unambitious of...
We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens and that...
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil...
Mattresses! Beautiful! Let's go buy a couple of mattresses. Give 'em to people for their birthday.
