War ought to be no man's wish.
“Aristocracy has a tendency to degenerate the human species.”
“An army of principles will penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.”
“Commerce diminishes the spirit, both of patriotism and military defence.”
“The modern choice is between non-violence or non-existence.”
“A soldier is an anachronism of which we must get rid.”
“Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace.”