Quotes on Shedding Blood

I warn you against shedding blood, indulging in it and making a habit of it, for blood never sleeps.

It is heroic to prepare for war with a tyrant power. Patriots will always win the admiration of mankind for daring to meet the bloodshed of battle for their country's liberty. But the patriot who is willing to go to that sacrifice will be the first to condemn the aimless and secret shedding of blood in time of peace.

It is too early to love. We will buy the right to do so by shedding blood.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.