Quote by William Tecumseh Sherman

You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will.

You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker holds an extreme and deeply negative view of war, asserting that it cannot be described in stronger or more severe terms. It implies that war is inherently brutal and destructive, without any redeeming aspects or justifications. The quote likely reflects the speaker's belief that war represents the epitome of human savagery and suffering, highlighting the dire consequences and vital need for its avoidance.

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War

By William Tecumseh Sherman

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