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Labor disgraces no man unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
Ulysses S. Grant
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Ulysses S. Grant
Age: 63 †
Born: 1822
Born: April 27
Died: 1885
Died: July 23
18Th U.S. President
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I suppose this work is part of the devil that is in us all.
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Let no guilty man escape if it can be avoided. Be specially vigilant-or instruct those engaged in the prosecution of fraud to be-against all who insinuate that they have high influence to protect-or to protect them. No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty.
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A military life had no charms for me, and I had not the faintest idea of staying in the army even if I should be graduated, which I did not expect.
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The Jews are a class violating every regulation of trade established by the Treasury Department, and also department orders and are herein expelled from the department within 24 hours from receipt of this order.
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I will raid the arsenal and start a war to end slavery.
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Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
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I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again.
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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 and to this we must look as our guide in the future.
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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
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I don't underrate the value of military knowledge, but if men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
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The will of the people is the best law.
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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
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Whatever there is of greatness in the United States, or indeed in any other country, is due to labor. The laborer is the author of all greatness and wealth. Without labor there would be no government, no leading class, and nothing to preserve.
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... anything is better than indecision. We must decide. If I am wrong, we shall soon find out and can do the other thing. But not to decide wastes both time and money and may ruin everything.
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I never wanted to get out of a place as much as I did to get out of the presidency.
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Venice would be a fine city if it were only drained.
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No theory of my own will ever stand in the way of my executing, in good faith, any order I may receive from those in authority over me.
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It is men who wait to be selected, and not those who seek, from whom we may expect the most efficient service.
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