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 know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
More Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
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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 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 know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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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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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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Let us have peace.
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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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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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In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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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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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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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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