Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
ULYSSES S. GRANTIt 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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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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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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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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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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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 have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
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Let us have peace.
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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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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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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
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My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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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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