Quote by Andrew Jackson

Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms.

Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must so

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of peace as a desirable state, but acknowledges that in certain circumstances, conflict and sacrifice may be necessary to achieve enduring peace. It suggests that achieving true peace requires making difficult choices and confronting painful truths, as peaceful resolutions often involve a willingness to shed blood and engage in struggle. The quote highlights the complexity of negotiating peaceful resolutions and implies that the ultimate goal of peace may require temporary turmoil and violence for a more stable and equitable outcome.

Topics

Blood

By Andrew Jackson

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

If Miss means respectably unmarried, and Mrs. respectably ma

If Miss means respectably unmarried, and Mrs. respectably married, then Ms. means nudge, nudge, wink, wink.

Women

What was hard to suffer is sweet to remember.

What was hard to suffer is sweet to remember.

Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

Suffering

I'm looking out for myself, but I'm looking out for my dad,

I'm looking out for myself, but I'm looking out for my dad, too.

Dad

Idleness is an appendix to nobility.

Idleness is an appendix to nobility.

Laziness

Write because you love the art and the discipline, not becau

Write because you love the art and the discipline, not because you're looking to sell something.

Art Discipline Love

Science, the agent that once promised to eradicate the super

Science, the agent that once promised to eradicate the supernatural, had, through the nuclear threat, resurrected it. Magic was not exactly alive, but it was surely undead.

Science Horror Nuclear

Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to ta

Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't.

Life Control Change Motivational Inspirational Empowerment Letting Go

I have this desire to just while away weeks, months and year

I have this desire to just while away weeks, months and years. It took me two years to make this record but that was with me trying to condense my process and not disappear down the rabbit hole with all the cool things I've collected. I could take 10 years and not explore everything I want to with these instruments.

Cool

Starting right now, attempt to live as if you have no regret

Starting right now, attempt to live as if you have no regrets.

John Cornelius O'Callaghan V

Life Music Moment Live Regret Spontaneous

Never in my wildest dreams did I entertain the idea that I w

Never in my wildest dreams did I entertain the idea that I would become a fashion designer.

Famous

I want to find the candidates who understand the principles

I want to find the candidates who understand the principles of American exceptionalism and have the character, the courage, and the confidence to actually lead the greatest nation in the world.

Courage

A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet mus

A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if they are to be ultimately at peace with themselves.

Peace