I have nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.
ULYSSES S. GRANTI 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 know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
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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 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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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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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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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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Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, or to do anything, never to turn back or to stop until the thing intended was accomplished.
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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 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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Let us have peace.
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My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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