No other terms than unconditional and im... by Ulysses S. Grant | We Heart Quotes

President Civil War general Surrender Union Army

No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.

- Ulysses S. Grant

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Civilization

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

Man Being Life People

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

President Will

If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.

- Ulysses S. Grant

Errors

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

- Ulysses S. Grant

Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

- Ulysses S. Grant

Time

In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.

- Ulysses S. Grant

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