4 James A. Garfield Quotes on War

James A. Garfield quotes on war

12. I love to deal with doctrines and events. The contests of men about men I greatly dislike.

14. The sin of slavery is one of which it may be said that without the shedding of blood there is no remission.

23. Then, after the storms of battle, were heard the calm words of peace spoken by the conquering nation, saying to the foe that lay prostrate at its feet: 'This is our only revenge - that you join us in lifting into the serene firmament of the Constitution, to shine like stars for ever and ever, the immortal principles of truth and justice: that all men, white or black, shall be free, and shall stand equal before the law.'

30. The supreme trial of the Constitution came at last under the tremendous pressure of civil war. We ourselves are witnesses that the Union emerged from the blood and fire of that conflict purified and made stronger for all the beneficent purposes of good government.