There is no less invention in aptly applying a thought found in a book, than in being the first author of the thought.

I am a good Protestant, and in the full sense of the term, for from the bottom of my soul, I protest against everything that is said, and everything that is done.

There is not less wit nor less invention in applying rightly a thought one finds in a book, than in being the first author of that thought.

Properly speaking, history is nothing but the crimes and misfortunes of the human race.

We are going to have peace even if we have to fight for it.

I grew up in southwest Iowa, on a farm north of Stanton, Iowa, which is a tiny little town, a farming community. I went to Iowa State University and joined Army ROTC while I was there and just have had such a phenomenal life. I am a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Inspiring music may fill the soul with heavenly thoughts, move one to righteous action, or speak peace to the soul.

I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war.