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Wars produce many stories of fiction, some of which are told until they are believed to be true.
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 friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.
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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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Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose.
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Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.
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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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It is preposterous to suppose that the people of one generation can lay down the best and only rules of government for all who are to come after them, and under unforeseen contingencies.
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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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The long-continued and useful public service and eminent purity of character of the deceased ex-President will be remembered.
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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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...but for a soldier his duty is plain. He is to obey the orders of all those placed over him and whip the enemy wherever he meets him.
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