I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
ULYSSES S. GRANTHold 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.
More Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
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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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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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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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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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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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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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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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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 have nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.
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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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Let us have 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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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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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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If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
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