War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses. (Thomas Jefferson)

War is an instrument entirely inefficient toward redressing wrong; and multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses.

Thomas Jefferson

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