In this country it is considered wise to kill an admiral from time to time in order to encourage the others

That is indisputable,' was the answer, 'but in this country it is a good thing to kill an admiral from time to time to encourage the others.

I feel I am defending the (U.S.) Constitution by not committing war crimes, destroying a country, and killing innocent civilians.

It's very painful to me that our country is doing this and killing innocent people. I'm against all war, and I'm very concerned that I'm responsible as an American citizen for this kind of thing happening.

He who thinks himself wise, O heavens! is a great fool

It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.