Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
ULYSSES S. GRANTLeave 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.
More Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
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Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, or to do anything, never to turn back or to stop until the thing intended was accomplished.
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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 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.
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Declare Church and State forever separate and distinct, but each free within their proper spheres, and that all church property shall bear its own proportion of taxation.
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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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If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
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Let us have peace.
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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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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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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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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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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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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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