Religion Quotes by Ulysses S. Grant

11 Religion quotes by Ulysses S. Grant

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Ulysses S. Grant’s ten‑plus reflections on religion give a surprising glimpse into the mind of a military leader turned thinker. The handful of quotes here are enough to spark curiosity about his spiritual side.

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The United States, knowing no distinction of her own citizens on account of religion or nationality, naturally believes in a civilization the…

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Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization…

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Declare Church and State forever separate and distinct, but each free within their proper spheres, and that all church property shall bear…

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Declare church and state forever separate and distinct; but each free within their proper spheres.

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Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the…

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I would like to call your attention to ... an evil that, if allowed to continue, will probably lead to great trouble…

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Let us labor for the security of free thought, free speech, pure morals, unfettered religious sentiments, and equal rights and privileges for…

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In 1850, I believe, the church property in the United States, which paid no tax, amounted to $87 million. In 1900, without…

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Encourage free schools and resolve that not one dollar appropriated for their support shall be appropriated to the support of any sectarian…

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“The line between the Rebel and Union element in Georgetown was so marked that it led to divisions even in the churches.…

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“No political party can or ought to exist when one of its corner-stones is opposition to freedom of thought and to the…

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“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…

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“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…

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“General Lee was dressed in a full uniform which was entirely new, and was wearing a sword of considerable value, very likely the sword…

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“The great bulk of the legal voters of the South were men who owned no slaves; their homes were generally in the hills and…

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If we are to have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will not be…

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...but for a soldier his duty is plain. He is to obey the orders of all those placed over him and whip the enemy…

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“I was afraid, every morning, that I would awake from my sleep to hear that Lee had gone, and that nothing was left but…

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“The efforts to kill off politically the two successful generals, made them both candidates for the Presidency. General Taylor was nominated in 1848, and…

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