Quote by William Tecumseh Sherman

War is cruelty. There is no use trying to reform it. The crueler it is, the sooner it will be over.

War is cruelty. There is no use trying to reform it. The cru

Summary

This quote underscores the brutal nature of war and suggests that attempting to reform or mitigate its cruelty is futile. The belief is that a more brutal and merciless approach to warfare may actually shorten its duration. It implies that the harshness and ruthlessness incurred during conflicts expedite the end, as opposing forces are more likely to surrender or reach a resolution when faced with the intense realities and suffering of war. Ultimately, it suggests that cruelty becomes a means to an end, driven by the pursuit of bringing conflict to a swifter conclusion.

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By William Tecumseh Sherman

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