Ulysses S. Grant

“In the early days of the country, before we had railroads, telegraphs and steamboats—in a word, rapid transit of any sort—the States…

— Ulysses S. Grant

“The much talked of surrendering of Lee’s sword and my handing it back, this and much more that has been said about…

— Ulysses S. Grant

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

— Ulysses S. Grant

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

— Ulysses S. Grant

If we are to have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict that the dividing line will…

— Ulysses S. Grant

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

— Ulysses S. Grant

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

— Ulysses S. Grant

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

— Ulysses S. Grant

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

— Ulysses S. Grant

“The fact is the constitution did not apply to any such contingency as the one existing from 1861 to 1865. Its framers…

— Ulysses S. Grant

It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.

— Ulysses S. Grant

No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.

— Ulysses S. Grant

I would suggest the taxation of all property equally whether church or corporation.

— Ulysses S. Grant

I know only two tunes: one of them is 'Yankee Doodle,' and the other isn't.

— Ulysses S. Grant

“I could have allowed myself more time. I have used my best efforts, with the aid of my eldest son, F. D.…

— Ulysses S. Grant

I will raid the arsenal and start a war to end slavery.

— Ulysses S. Grant

I would suggest the taxation of all property equally, whether church or corporation, exempting only the last resting place of the dead…

— Ulysses S. Grant

“The framers were wise in their generation and wanted to do the very best possible to secure their own liberty and independence,…

— Ulysses S. Grant

Let no guilty man escape, if it can he avoided. . . . No personal consideration should stand in the way of…

— Ulysses S. Grant

In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.

— Ulysses S. Grant

“I did not parade with either party, but occasionally met with the “wide awakes"—Republicans—in their rooms, and superintended their drill.”

— Ulysses S. Grant

“These reconnoissances were made under the supervision of Captain Robert E. Lee, assisted by Lieutenants P. G. T. Beauregard, Isaac I. Stevens,…

— Ulysses S. Grant

You can violate the law. The banks may violate the law and be sustained in doing so. But the President of the…

— Ulysses S. Grant

In politics I am growing indifferent - I would like it, if I could now return to my planting and books at…

— Ulysses S. Grant

The most confident critics are generally those who know the least about the matter criticized.

— Ulysses S. Grant