Quote by Ulysses S. Grant

Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace.

Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, a soldier, does not view war positively or endorse it, despite their profession. They express a lack of affection towards war and assert that it should only be considered as a means to achieve eventual peace. This implies that the speaker sees war as something to be avoided if possible, with the ultimate goal of bringing about peace and stability.

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Peace

By Ulysses S. Grant

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