“First blood has been shed.”

“My men have suffered greatly (from boredom), much blood has been shed (by mosquitoes), and I have swung my ax mightily (chopping firewood). Surely we have earned our place in the annals of history—for never has there been so little war in a war.”

“Certain blood was being shed for uncertain reasons.”

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

“Blood spilled by violence leaves a stain far different from blood which is shed any other way.”

“So much blood has been shed by the Church because of an omission from the Gospel: "Ye shall be indifferent as to what your neighbor's religion is." Not merely tolerant of it, but indifferent to it. Divinity is claimed for many religions; but no religion is great enough or divine enough to add that new law to its code.”