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I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly
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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The colored man has been accustomed all his life to lean on the white man, and if a good officer is placed over him, he will learn readily and make a good soldier.
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Ah, you know my weaknesses--my children and my horses.
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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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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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The fact is I think I am a verb instead of a personal pronoun. A verb is anything that signifies to be to do or to suffer. I signify all three.
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Quit thinking about what Bobby Lee's gonna do to us and start thinking about what we're going to do to him.
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England and the United States are natural allies, and should be the best of friends.
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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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