An offensive war, I believe to be wrong and would therefore have…

As to war, I am and always was a great enemy, at the same time a warrior the greater part of my life, and were I young again, should still be a warrior while ever this country should be invaded and I lived

I believe in one God, the first and great cause of all goodness.

I well recolect you among others of the unfortunate — am sorry to observe that such misfortunes Generally take place on revolutions, and often very unjustly.

Oft cruel Wars contending Hermits wage, And long for the disputed Shell engage. The strongest will the doubtful Prize possess, Pow’r gives him Right, and All the Claim confess.

It would be superfluous in me to point out to your Lordship that this is war.

Watch every tendency towards militarism, for we know that preparation for war leads to war.