If men make war in slavish obedience to... by Ulysses S. Grant | We Heart Quotes

President Civil War general soldier Union Army

If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.

- Ulysses S. Grant

Other quotes by Ulysses S. Grant

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

Fortune

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

- Ulysses S. Grant

Errors

My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.

- Ulysses S. Grant

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who have helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.

- Ulysses S. Grant

Fight

I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.

- Ulysses S. Grant

Cheap cigars come in handy; They stifle the odor of cheap politicians.

- Ulysses S. Grant

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