Ulysses S. Grant

"A nation that values truth will always prevail."

"I believe that time heals all wounds, even those of war."

"The future depends upon the choices we make today."

"A man of honor keeps his word under all circumstances."

"I have learned that forgiveness is the path to peace."

"The strength of democracy lies in the voice of the people."

"A just cause will always triumph in the end."

"I believe that education opens the doors of opportunity for all."

"The measure of our civilization is our treatment of those who are different."

"I have always believed that unity is strength."

"A leader must serve his people, not himself."

"The future is bright for those who have faith and perseverance."

"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is and get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can and as often as you can, and keep moving on."

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

"No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted."

"In any great military struggle, there are always lessons to be learned by the thoughtful observer."

"A great peacemaker is one who can get men to work together despite their differences."

"The happiest hours of my life have been spent in the saddle."

"Man proposes and God disposes of his proposals."

"I am a believer in the efficacy of hard work."

"Circumstances have the power to render unusual services."

"The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most."

"I never wanted to be in the military, but circumstances pushed me there."

"Education is the fundamental requirement for the improvement of society."

"I take it that it is best to trust in Providence, but I observe that Providence does not always help those who do not help themselves."

"No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a public duty."

"Moral courage is a rarer commodity than physical courage."

"The truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now."

"In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current."

"I am pleased with the reputation I have earned in my public capacity, but I am more pleased with the love my family has shown me."