Ulysses S. Grant

“In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.”

“I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly”

“It is preposterous to suppose that the people of one generation can lay down the best and only rules of government for all who are to come after them, and under unforeseen contingencies.”

“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.”

“There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.”

“If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.”

“I suffer the mortification of seeing myself attacked right and left by people at home professing patriotism and love of country who never heard the whistle of a hostile bullet. I pity them and the nation dependent on such for its existence. I am thankful, however that, though such people make a great noise, the masses are not like them.”

“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.”

“The distant rear of an army engaged in battle is not the best place from which to judge correctly what is going on in front.”

“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.”

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