Ulysses S. Grant

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

Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere or to do anything never to turn back or to stop until the thing intended was accomplished.

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

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

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

Let no guilty man escape if it can be avoided. No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

The friend of 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.

No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

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.