Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace. (Ulysses S. Grant)

Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace.

Ulysses S. Grant

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