It is men who wait to be selected, and not those who seek, from whom we may expect the most efficient service.
Ulysses S. GrantI never knew what to do with a paper except to put it in a side pocket or pass it to a clerk who understood it better than I did.
Ulysses S. GrantThere never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
Ulysses S. GrantIt was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
Ulysses S. Grant