There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
ULYSSES S. GRANTLeave 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 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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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 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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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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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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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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Let us have peace.
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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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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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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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I know only two tunes: one of them is ‘Yankee Doodle’, and the other isn’t.
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