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William Tecumseh Sherman quotes

American Soldier February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891

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But, my dear sirs, when peace does come, you may call on me for any thing. Then will I share with you the last cracker, and watch with you to shield your homes and families against danger from every quarter. William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman quote: "War is at its best barbarism."
War is at its best barbarism. William Tecumseh Sherman
An Army is a collection of armed men obliged to obey one man. Every change in the rules which impairs the principle weakens the army. William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman quote: "If forced to choose between the penitentiary and the White..."
If forced to choose between the penitentiary and the White House for four years, I would say the penitentiary, thank you. William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman quote: "I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah."
I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah. William Tecumseh Sherman
This war differs from other wars, in this particular. We are not fighting armies but a hostile people, and must make old and young, rich and poor, feel the hard hand of war. William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman quote: "I know I had no hand in making this war, and I know I will..."
I know I had no hand in making this war, and I know I will make more sacrifices today than any of you to secure peace. William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman quote: "He belonged to that army known as invincible in peace,..."
He belonged to that army known as invincible in peace, invisible in war. William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman quote: "In our Country... one class of men makes war and leaves..."
In our Country... one class of men makes war and leaves another to fight it out. William Tecumseh Sherman
If the people raise a great howl against my barbarity and cruelty, I will answer that war is war, and not popularity seeking. William Tecumseh Sherman
I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers. William Tecumseh Sherman
My aim then was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman quote: "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory,..."
There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell. William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman quote: "There's many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory..."
There's many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory but it is all hell. William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman quote: "Grant stood by me when I was crazy, and I stood by him when he..."
Grant stood by me when I was crazy, and I stood by him when he was drunk, and now we stand by each other. William Tecumseh Sherman

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