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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.
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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Oh, I am heartily tired of hearing about what Lee is going to do. Some of you always seem to think he is suddenly going to turn a double somersault, and land in our rear and on both of our flanks at the same time. Go back to your command, and try to think what are we going to do ourselves, instead of what Lee is going to do.
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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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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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So vast a sum, receiving all the protection and benefits of the government, without bearing its proportion of the burdens and expenses of the same, will not be looked upon acquiescently by those who have to pay the taxes. . . . I would suggest the taxation of all property equally.
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Retreat? NO. I propose to attach at daylight and whip them.
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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 would suggest the taxation of all property equally whether church or corporation.
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