If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
ULYSSES S. GRANTLet us have peace.
More Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
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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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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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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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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 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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In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.
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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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If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
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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 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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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 know only two tunes: one of them is ‘Yankee Doodle’, and the other isn’t.
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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