“In my first interview with Mr. Lincoln alone he stated to me that he had never professed to be a military man… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“Mr. Lincoln gained influence over men by making them feel that it was a pleasure to serve him. He preferred yielding his… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
...I never heard him abuse an enemy. Some of the cruel things said about President Lincoln, particularly in the North, used to… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“In the early days of the country, before we had railroads, telegraphs and steamboats—in a word, rapid transit of any sort—the States were each… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“The much talked of surrendering of Lee’s sword and my handing it back, this and much more that has been said about it is… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“General Lee was dressed in a full uniform which was entirely new, and was wearing a sword of considerable value, very likely the sword… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“The great bulk of the legal voters of the South were men who owned no slaves; their homes were generally in the hills and… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
If we are to have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will not be… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
...but for a soldier his duty is plain. He is to obey the orders of all those placed over him and whip the enemy… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“I was afraid, every morning, that I would awake from my sleep to hear that Lee had gone, and that nothing was left but… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“The efforts to kill off politically the two successful generals, made them both candidates for the Presidency. General Taylor was nominated in 1848, and… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“The fact is the constitution did not apply to any such contingency as the one existing from 1861 to 1865. Its framers never dreamed… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
I would suggest the taxation of all property equally whether church or corporation. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
I know only two tunes: one of them is 'Yankee Doodle,' and the other isn't. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
“I could have allowed myself more time. I have used my best efforts, with the aid of my eldest son, F. D. Grant, assisted… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share
