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

Topics: Fortune Quotes, Misfortune Quotes

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

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

In politics I am growing indifferent - I would like it, if I could now...

In politics I am growing indifferent - I would like it, if I could now...

I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.

I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.

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...

Let us have peace.

Let us have peace.

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...

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

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

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 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 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...

I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective...

I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective...

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...

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 propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.

I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.

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...

Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

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...

Christian life might bring conflict and friction but under peace that surpasses all understanding.

Christian life might bring conflict and friction but under peace that surpasses all understanding.

The difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says, 'Go!' -a leader says,...

The difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says, 'Go!' -a leader says,...