Quotes by Ulysses S. Grant

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11 Verified Quotes
8 Life Themes
Primary Focus: Peace (2)
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Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877, and was the Commanding General of the Union Army, leading it to victory in the American Civil War in 1865.

Ulysses S. Grant Quotes on Peace (2)

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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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Ulysses S. Grant Quotes on Politics (2)

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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."

Ulysses S. Grant Quotes on Trust (2)

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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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"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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Ulysses S. Grant Quotes on Education (1)

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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."

Ulysses S. Grant Quotes on Failure (1)

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Ulysses S. Grant Quotes on Time (1)

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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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Ulysses S. Grant Quotes on Truth (1)

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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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Ulysses S. Grant Quotes on Work (1)

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"Labor disgraces no man unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor."

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