USUlysses S. Grant

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Ulysses S. Grant

Life dates: 1822 AD — 1885 AD

Listed in the author section of Bartlett’s ninth-edition anthology, in the linked 1905 printing. Dates reflect that historical edition and may differ from modern scholarship.

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Quotations and sayings

01c. 1853 AD

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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02c. 1853 AD

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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03c. 1853 AD

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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04c. 1853 AD

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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