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"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training."
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"Accidental wisdom is better than willful folly."
"When Elvis was performing, you just tried to figure out a way to get there. I think he set all the records and anyone that has ever had the good fortune to see him, you know what it's like to try to get in to see Elvis. It was impossible, practically."
"Fortune is the rod of the weak, and the staff of the brave."
"Whatever fortune has raised to a height, she has raised only to cast it down."
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"I daresay something will happen, between now and '91, to make your fortunes look up."
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"I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally."
"There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword."
"No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works."
"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on."
"I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution."
"Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to this we must look as our guide in the future."
"Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace."
"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."
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