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.
ULYSSES S. GRANTI 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.
More Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
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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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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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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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If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
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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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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 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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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
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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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My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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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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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
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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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