Tag: Ulysses S. Grant
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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
Ulysses S. Grant
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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
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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.
Ulysses S. Grant
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I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
Ulysses S. Grant
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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.
Ulysses S. Grant
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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
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There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
Ulysses S. Grant
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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
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
Ulysses S. Grant
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Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
Ulysses S. Grant