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.
Meaning of the quote
The people who stood by you when you were going through hard times are the ones you should trust and be most grateful for. They were there for you when you needed support, not just when things were going well. Those who only want to be around for the good times aren't as reliable as the ones who were there for the bad times too.
About Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant was a renowned American military officer and politician who served as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. He led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War and played a crucial role in restoring the nation during Reconstruction.
More quotes from Ulysses S. Grant
If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
Let us have peace.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
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.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, accomplished.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don’t see how I can ever trust any human being again.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
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.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
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.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
I know only two tunes: one of them is “Yankee Doodle,” and the other isn’t.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
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.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
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.
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877