Ulysses Grant Quotes

Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, 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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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, accomplished.

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It has been my misfortune to be engaged in more battles than any other general on the other side of the Atlantic but there was never a time during my command when I would not have chosen some settlement by reason rather than the sword.

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Labor disgraces no man, but occasionally men disgrace labor.

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If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.

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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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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. 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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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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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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