Ulysses S. Grant

" If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail. "
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Ulysses S. Grant
Will , Men , War , Rules , Obedience
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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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Ulysses S. Grant
Country , Fact
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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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Country , Fact
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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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Future , Civilization , Influence , Progress , Bible
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" 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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War , Peace , Profession
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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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Ulysses S. Grant
Office , Fortune , Misfortune , Training
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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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Execution
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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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" No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works. "
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Surrender
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" Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions. "
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Ulysses S. Grant
Nations
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" My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent. "
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Judgment , Errors
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" Let us have peace. "
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Ulysses S. Grant
Peace
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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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Religion , Family , State , Church
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Ulysses S. Grant
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27-04-1822 23-06-1885 Military General and 18th President of the United States citation
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