President Fact Country Civil War general 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
There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice. - Ulysses S. Grant
Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor. - Ulysses S. Grant
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
Opinion Time 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
Surrender No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works. - Ulysses S. Grant
If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back. - Ulysses S. Grant
Our growing softness, our increasing lack of physical fitness, is a menace to our security. - John F. Kennedy
Even though this is late in an election year, there is no way we can go forward except together and no way anybody can win except by serving the people's urgent needs. We cannot stand still or slip backwards. We must go forward now together. - Gerald R. Ford
I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose. - John F. Kennedy