Quote by Thomas Jefferson

We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest.

We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest.

Summary

This quote suggests that the primary motivation behind raising armies was not driven by a desire for fame or to expand territories through warfare. It implies that the intent was something other than personal gain and implies a noble or humanitarian purpose for creating and mobilizing armies. Instead, it points towards a valuing of principles such as defense, protection, safeguarding justice, or preserving peace rather than indulging in conquest or glorifying warfare.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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