It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.

Quote by Ulysses S Grant

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

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

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found...

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found...

Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for...

Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for...

I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after...

I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after...

It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive...

It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive...

I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.

I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.

Let us have peace.

Let us have peace.

I have acted in every instance from a conscientious desire to do what was right,...

I have acted in every instance from a conscientious desire to do what was right,...

It has been my misfortune to be engaged in more battles than any other general...

It has been my misfortune to be engaged in more battles than any other general...

Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go...

Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go...

Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school,...

Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school,...

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving...

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving...

I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after...

I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after...

The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at...

The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at...

If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be...

If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be...

No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your...

No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your...

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving...

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving...

The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at...

The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at...

In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he...

In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he...

I know only two tunes: one of them is Yankee Doodle, and the other isn't.

I know only two tunes: one of them is Yankee Doodle, and the other isn't.