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

— Ulysses S. Grant

I suffer the mortification of seeing myself attacked right and left by people at home professing patriotism and love of country who never heard the whistle of a hostile bullet. I pity them and the nation dependent on such for its existence. Furthermore, I am thankful, however that, though such people make a great noise, the masses are not like them.

— Ulysses S. Grant

It is preposterous to suppose that the people of one generation can lay down the best and only rules of government for all who are to come after them, and under unforeseen contingencies.

— Ulysses S. Grant

Labor disgraces no man unfortunately you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.

— Ulysses S. Grant

Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.

— Ulysses S. Grant

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

Let no guilty man escape if it can be avoided. No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

— Ulysses S. Grant

Let us have peace.

— Ulysses S. Grant

No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

— Ulysses S. Grant

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