It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be... by Ulysses S. Grant | We Heart Quotes

Fortune

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

- Ulysses S. Grant

Other quotes by Ulysses S. Grant

Art

The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on.

- Ulysses S. Grant

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

- Ulysses S. Grant

Errors

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

- 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

Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

- Ulysses S. Grant

School Family

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

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