Quote by Thomas Jefferson

The desire to preserve our country from the calamities and ravages of war, by cultivating a disposition, and pursuing a conduct, conciliatory and friendly to all nations, has been sincerely entertained and faithfully followed. It was dictated by the principles of humanity, the precepts of the gospel, and the general wish of our country, and it was not to be doubted that the Society of Friends, with whom it is a religious principle, would sanction it by their support.

The desire to preserve our country from the calamities and r

Summary

This quote expresses the commitment to maintaining peace and avoiding wars through a diplomatic and friendly approach towards other nations. It highlights the belief that this disposition is not only rooted in the principles of humanity, but also in religious teachings and the desires of the nation as a whole. The quote implies that the Society of Friends, known for promoting peace as a religious principle, would also endorse and stand behind this approach to preserve the country from the destruction and miseries brought by war.

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