War is too serious a matter to leave to soldiers. — Quoted

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“War is too serious a matter to leave to soldiers.”

William Tecumseh Sherman · War

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William Tecumseh Sherman

But, my dear sirs, when peace does come, you may call on me for any thing. Then will I share with you the last cracker, and watch with you to shield your homes and families against danger from every quarter.

Peace

William Tecumseh Sherman

My aim then was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us.

Fear

William Tecumseh Sherman

There's many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory but it is all hell.

War

William Tecumseh Sherman

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.

Peace