It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
ULYSSES S. GRANTIn every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.
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I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
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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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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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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 propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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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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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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If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
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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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My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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Let us have peace.
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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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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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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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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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