“The caricature of Grant as a filthy “butcher” is ironic for a man who couldn’t stomach the sight of blood, studiously refrained from romanticizing warfare, and shied away from a military career. “I never went into a battle willingly or with enthusiasm,” he remarked. “I was always glad when a battle was over.”15 Invariably he deprecated war. “It is at all times a sad and cruel business. I hate war with all my heart, and nothing but imperative duty could induce me to engage in its work or witness its horrors.”16 “He was unusually sensitive to pain,” said a friend, “and his aversion to taking any form of life was so great that he would not hunt.” Chernow, Ron (2017-10-09T22:58:59). Grant (Kindle Locations 551-553). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. Chernow, Ron (2017-10-09T22:58:59). Grant (Kindle Locations 248-253). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. ”
