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.
ULYSSES S. GRANTNo other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
More Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
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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 have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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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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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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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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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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If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
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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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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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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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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 nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.
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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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