I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
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 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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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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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 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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In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.
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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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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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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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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 have nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.
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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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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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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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