Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
It is preposterous to suppose that the people of one generation can lay down the best and only rules of government for… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
In politics I am growing indifferent - I would like it, if I could now return to my planting and books at… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
All secret oath-bound political parties are dangerous to any nation, no matter how pure or how patriotic the motives and principles which… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
The right of revolution is an inherent one. When people are oppressed by their government, it is a natural right they enjoy… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“No political party can or ought to exist when one of its corner-stones is opposition to freedom of thought and to the… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
So vast a sum, receiving all the protection and benefits of the government, without bearing its proportion of the burdens and expenses… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“the Northern people; whereas, as a matter of fact, but for the assassination of Mr. Lincoln, I believe the great majority of… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“in Congress for one term during the rebellion. Mr. White was always a Democrat in politics, and Chilton followed his father. He… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“In any case, the example set by the Confederates in burning the village of Chambersburg, Pa., a town which was not garrisoned,… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“Now, the right of revolution is an inherent one. When people are oppressed by their government, it is a natural right they… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“Among other embarrassments, at the time of which I now write, was the fact that the government wanted to get out all… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“The whole South was a military camp. The occupation of the colored people was to furnish supplies for the army. Conscription was… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
Whatever there is of greatness in the United States, or indeed in any other country, is due to labor. The laborer is… — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
“General Scott’s successes are an answer to all criticism. He invaded a populous country, penetrating two hundred and sixty miles into the… — 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
...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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works. — Ulysses S. Grant Copy Share Image
