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.
ULYSSES S. GRANTIf men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
More Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
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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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My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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Let us have peace.
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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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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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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I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
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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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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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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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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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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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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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