Ulysses S. Grant

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.

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

Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately you occasionally find men disgrace labor. (speech, 1875)

Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and the state forever separate. (speech, 1875)

W każdej bitwie pojawia się moment, w którym dowódcy obu stron sądzą, że przegrali. Wtedy ten, który kontynuuje atak, wygrywa.

In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.