There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
ULYSSES S. GRANTI 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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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 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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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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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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If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
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I know only two tunes: one of them is ‘Yankee Doodle’, and the other isn’t.
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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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I would suggest the taxation of all property equally, whether church or corporation, exempting only the last resting place of the dead and possibly, with proper restrictions, church edifices.
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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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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
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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 have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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