"War – An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will."
― George Washington
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War
― George Washington
More From George Washington
- "The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure."
- "Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession."
- "If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."