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.
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.
More Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
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Let us have peace.
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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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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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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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I have never advocated war except as a means of 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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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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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 propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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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 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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My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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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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