I don't underrate the value of military knowledge, but if men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail. Ulysses S. Grant More Quotes by Ulysses S. Grant More Quotes From Ulysses S. Grant In 1856...I preferred the success of a candidate whose election would prevent or postpone secession, to seeing the country plunged into a war the end of which no man could foretell. With a Democrat elected by the unanimous vote of the Slave States, there could be no pretext for secession for four years.... I therefore voted for James Buchanan as President. Ulysses S. Grant men war country 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 receiving appreciate country We're teachers, and we have a commitment." "Commitment to what-to live and die in this hellhole, when we can leave and live like other people? Ulysses S. Grant teacher people commitment 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 political forever school I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer. Ulysses S. Grant fighting military summer 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. Ulysses S. Grant army battle judging I suppose this work is part of the devil that is in us all. Ulysses S. Grant devil war history So vast a sum, receiving all the protection and benefits of the government, without bearing its proportion of the burdens and expenses of the same, will not be looked upon acquiescently by those who have to pay the taxes. . . . I would suggest the taxation of all property equally. Ulysses S. Grant government church pay 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 trust men long The one thing I never want to see again is a military parade. When I resigned from the army and went to a farm I was happy. When the rebellion came, I returned to the service because it was a duty. I had no thought of rank; all I did was try and make. Ulysses S. Grant agriculture army military I will raid the arsenal and start a war to end slavery. Ulysses S. Grant slavery ends war Let no guilty man escape if it can be avoided. Be specially vigilant-or instruct those engaged in the prosecution of fraud to be-against all who insinuate that they have high influence to protect-or to protect them. No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty. Ulysses S. Grant influence men way Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, accomplished. Ulysses S. Grant accomplished superstitions mines Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions. Ulysses S. Grant individual war peace There is nothing more I should do to it now, and therefore I am not likely to be more ready to go than at this moment. Ulysses S. Grant cynical moments should All secret oath-bound political parties are dangerous to any nation, no matter how pure or how patriotic the motives and principles which first bring them together. Ulysses S. Grant patriotic political party The long-continued and useful public service and eminent purity of character of the deceased ex-President will be remembered. Ulysses S. Grant president character long A military life had no charms for me, and I had not the faintest idea of staying in the army even if I should be graduated, which I did not expect. Ulysses S. Grant army military ideas England and the United States are natural allies, and should be the best of friends. Ulysses S. Grant allies united-states england The natural disposition of most people is to clothe a commander of a large army whom they do not know, with almost superhuman abilities. A large part of the National army, for instance, and most of the press of the country, clothed General Lee with just such qualities, but I had known him personally, and knew that he was mortal; and it was just as well that I felt this. Ulysses S. Grant army country people
