154 Quotes by Ulysses S. Grant

There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.

I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly

The Bible is the anchor of our liberties

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who have helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.

I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.

The distant rear of an army engaged in battle is not the best place from which to judge correctly what is going on in front.

I have never advocated war except as means of peace, so seek peace, but prepare for war. Because war... War never changes. War is like winter and winter is coming. Coming like a mysterious adventurer. I used to be an adventurer until I took an arrow to the knee. A knee that will not bend, like Leonidas at Thermopylae.

Whatever may have been my political opinions before, I have but one sentiment now: that is, we have a government, and laws, and a flag, and they must all be sustained. There are but two parties now: traitors and patriots. And I want hereafter to be ranked with the latter.

Water.