Wilton, NY…Ulysses S. Grant April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885 Civil War General & 18th President.

“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.”

“Everyone has his superstitions. One of mine has always been when I started to go anywhere, or to do anything, never to turn back or to stop until the thing intended was accomplished.”

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