Quotes from Ulysses S. Grant
Let us have peace.
- Ulysses S. Grant
I desire the good-will of all, whether hitherto my friends or not.
- Ulysses S. Grant
It does look like a very good exercise. But what is the little white ball for?
- 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
... anything is better than indecision. We must decide. If I am wrong, we shall soon find out and can do the other thing. But not to decide wastes both time and money and may ruin everything.
- Ulysses S. Grant
I believe that our Great Maker is preparing the world, in His own good time, to become one nation, speaking one language, and when armies and navies will be no longer required.
- Ulysses S. Grant
I know only two tunes: one of them is 'Yankee Doodle', and the other isn't.
- Ulysses S. Grant
Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
- 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
No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.
- Ulysses S. Grant
Let no guilty man escape, if it can be avoided. No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.
- Ulysses S. Grant
Wars produce many stories of fiction, some of which are told until they are believed to be true.
- Ulysses S. Grant