I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.
ULYSSES S. GRANTThe art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on.
More Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
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Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to this we must look as our guide in the future.
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I suffer the mortification of seeing myself attacked right and left by people at home professing patriotism and love of country who never heard the whistle of a hostile bullet.
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Let us have peace.
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I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don’t see how I can ever trust any human being again.
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I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
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Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
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If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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I pity them and the nation dependent on such for its existence. I am thankful, however that, though such people make a great noise, the masses are not like them.
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There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
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The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on.
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I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.
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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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