Ulysses S. Grant

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.

— Ulysses S. Grant

I know of no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their strict execution.

— Ulysses S. Grant

I know only two tunes. One them is Yankee Doodle and the other isn't.

— Ulysses S. Grant

Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, accomplished.

— Ulysses S. Grant

Labor disgraces no man, but occasionally men disgrace labor.

— Ulysses S. Grant