Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
ULYSSES S. GRANTI have nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.
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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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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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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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Let us have peace.
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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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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
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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 propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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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 nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.
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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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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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