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18th U.S. President

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States, renowned for his military prowess during the Civil War. He served as the commander-in-chief of the Union Army and played a crucial role in the Northern victory. During his presidency, Grant focused on rebuilding the South and promoting a series of reforms. His leadership style and policy initiatives had a profound impact both during his time and in subsequent history.

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Famous Ulysses S. Grant Quotes

“The free school is the promoter of that intelligence which is to preserve us as a free nation. If we are to have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixon’s, but between patriotism and intelligence on the one side—and superstition, ambition, and ignorance on the other.”

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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.”

“I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.”

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

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

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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.”

“I don't underrate the value of military knowledge, but if men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.”

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“Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.”

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Book:Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

Source: Personal Memoirs of 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.”

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

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

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“The right of revolution is an inherent one. When people are oppressed by their government, it is a natural right they enjoy to relieve themselves of oppression, if they are strong enough, whether by withdrawal from it, or by overthrowing it and substituting a government more acceptable.”

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“Wherever the enemy goes let our troops go also.”

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Book:Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant Volume 2 of 2

Source: Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant Volume 2 of 2