Quotes by Ulysses S. Grant
The truest test of a nation is how it treats its common man.
Progress demands persistence, even when the path is obscured.
Hold fast to your principles, for they are the compass in the fog.
I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
The truest victory lies not in avoiding defeat, but in rising stronger each time we fall.
Loyalty is a currency more valuable than gold; spend it wisely.
I would not build another nation upon the ruined foundation of slavery.
In every battle, there comes a moment when both sides consider themselves beaten. Then, he who continues the attack wins.
A nation's character is revealed not in its victories, but in how it treats the vanquished.
I believe in a prompt, energetic execution of any policy once it is determined.
Peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice.
The best strategy is always to be very strong; first in general, and then at the point of attack.
I believe that our suffering is our strength.
Peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of justice.
Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
Sometimes, the hardest battles are fought within ourselves.
Leadership is about empowering others, not controlling them.
True strength is shown in admitting one's errors and striving to correct them.
In every defeat, there is a lesson. The trick is to find it before the next battle.
I have seen enough war to know that it is not the answer to anything.
The best strategy is often the simplest one, executed with unwavering focus.
Even in defeat, there is a lesson to be learned. Do not waste it.
The truest measure of a leader is not in their victories, but in how they rise after a fall.
Hold fast to common sense. There is little place for speculation when action is demanded.
Victory is sweeter when earned through perseverance.
A leader earns respect through honesty and decisive action. Not through empty promises.
The art of command is knowing when to strike, and when to wait.
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.
The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is, get at him as soon as you can, and strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on.
One cannot truly lead without first learning to follow.
Learn from every setback, and you shall never truly fail.
I never advocated war except as a means of peace.