Quote by Ulysses S. Grant

I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.

I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.

Summary

This quote suggests a paradoxical viewpoint on war. While seemingly contradictory, it highlights the belief that under specific circumstances, engaging in war can be a strategy to achieve lasting peace. The individual who spoke these words may recognize war as an unfortunate and undesirable reality but perceives it as a tool to balance power dynamics or combat injustice, ultimately aiming to establish a secure and harmonious peace.

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