Justice Quote by George Washington

Nothing short of self-respect and that justice which is essential to a national character ought to involve us in war.

— George Washington

In this age when there can be no losers in peace and no victors in war; we must recognize the obligation to match national…

— Lyndon B. Johnson

“Here is the truth: It matters, what you do at war. It matters more than you ever want to know. Because countries, like people,…

— Megan Stack

As the war was just in its origin and necessary and noble in its objects, we can reflect with a proud satisfaction that in…

— James Madison

Our country represents nothing but peaceful intentions toward all the earth, but it ought not to fail to maintain such a military force as…

— Calvin Coolidge

A self-respecting nation is ready for anything, including war, except for a renunciation of its option to make war.

— Simone Weil

“May she [United States] never forget that a fair national reputation is of as much importance as independence. That it possesses a charm that…

— Thomas Paine

In order to bring a nation to support the burdens of maintaining great military establishments, it is necessary to create an emotional state akin…

— John Foster Dulles

Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity.

— James Bryce

War, in our country, ought never to be resorted to but when it is clearly justifiable and necessary; so much so as not to…

— John C. Calhoun

If we remain one people, under an efficient government, the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from external annoyance;…

— George Washington

We take, and must continue to take, morally hazardous actions to preserve our civilization. We must exercise our power. But we ought neither to…

— Reinhold Niebuhr