I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
ULYSSES S. GRANTDeclare 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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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 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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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
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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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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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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 know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
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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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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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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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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 men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
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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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