William Tecumseh Sherman Quotes about Peace

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The only good Indian is a dead Indian

Peace, War, Native American Indian

There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell. You can bear this warning voice to generations yet to come. I look upon war with horror.

William Tecumseh Sherman

Peace, War, Boys

1880 Speech at Columbus, Ohio,11 Aug. Quoted in Lloyd Lewis Sherman Fighting Prophet (1932).

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

Peace, Home, Doe

William Tecumseh Sherman (1990). “Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman”, p.602, Library of America

He belonged to that army known as invincible in peace, invisible in war.

William Tecumseh Sherman

Peace, War, Army

I know I had no hand in making this war, and I know I will make more sacrifices to-day than any of you to secure peace.

William Tecumseh Sherman

Peace, War, Sacrifice

William Tecumseh Sherman (1875). “Memoirs of General William T. Sherman”, p.126