I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
ULYSSES S. GRANTI have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
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 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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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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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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I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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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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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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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
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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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I have nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.
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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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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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