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.
When you encounter difficulties and contradictions do not try to break them but bend them with gentleness and time.
