Everyone has his superstitions. One of m... by Ulysses S. Grant | We Heart Quotes

President Civil War general Union Army soldier

Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, accomplished.

- Ulysses S. Grant

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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.

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

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Country Fact

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

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

- 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

Peace

I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.

- Ulysses S. Grant

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