"The natural disposition of most people is to……" — Ulysses S. Grant
"The natural disposition of most people is to clothe a commander of a large army whom they do not know, with almost superhuman abilities. A large part of the National army, for instance, and most of the press of the country, clothed General Lee with just such qualities, but I had known him personally, and knew that he was mortal; and it was just as well that I felt this."
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89 Quotes by Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant has 89 quotes on this site.
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Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much…
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A constitutional statesman is in general a man of common opinions and uncommon abilities.
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To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature; to be so to the utmost of our abilities,…
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Men take only their needs into consideration - never their abilities.
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I was a journeyman chef of middling abilities. Whatever authority I have as a commenter on this world comes from…
— Anthony Bourdain
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As you get older, the physical abilities decrease, which is particularly frustrating because your brain gets so good! So as…
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Every person is endowed with God-given abilities, and we must cultivate every ounce of talent we have in order to…
— Benjamin Carson
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There's always an element of self delusion among people who believe they ought to be President. There's an underestimation of…
— Jimmy Carter
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The University brings out all abilities, including incapability.
— Anton Chekhov
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I would be a fool to deny my own abilities.
— Julie Andrews
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To practice virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others, giving without limitation one's time, abilities, and possessions in service,…
— Laozi
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Confidence can get you where you want to go, and getting there is a daily process. It's so much easier…
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