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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
Ulysses S. Grant
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Ulysses S. Grant
Age: 63 †
Born: 1822
Born: April 27
Died: 1885
Died: July 23
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Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.
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In politics I am growing indifferent - I would like it, if I could now return to my planting and books at home
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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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But my later experience has taught me two lessons: first, that things are seen plainer after the events have occurred second, that the most confident critics are generally those who know the least about the matter criticised.
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...I never heard him abuse an enemy. Some of the cruel things said about President Lincoln, particularly in the North, used to pierce him to the heart but never in my presence did he evince a revengeful disposition.
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Retreat? NO. I propose to attach at daylight and whip them.
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The long-continued and useful public service and eminent purity of character of the deceased ex-President will be remembered.
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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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