Character Quote by 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 were each…

— 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 it is…

— 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 the sword…

— 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 hills and…

— 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 not be…

— 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 the enemy…

— 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 left but…

— 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 1848, and…

— 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 and to…

— 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 never dreamed…

— 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