I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution. – Ulysses S. Grant
Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor. – Ulysses S. Grant
There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword. – Ulysses S. Grant
No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works. – Ulysses S. Grant
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. – Ulysses S. Grant
In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins. – Ulysses S. Grant
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
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. – Ulysses S. Grant
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. – Ulysses S. Grant
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. – Ulysses S. Grant
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
Declare Church and State forever separate and distinct, but each free within their proper spheres, and that all church property shall bear its own proportion of taxation. – Ulysses S. Grant
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. – Ulysses S. Grant
Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, accomplished. – Ulysses S. Grant
It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. – Ulysses S. Grant
If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back. – Ulysses S. Grant
I would suggest the taxation of all property equally, whether church or corporation, exempting only the last resting place of the dead and possibly, with proper restrictions, church edifices. – Ulysses S. Grant
