Quotes by : H.W. Brands

It may be that the voice of the people is the voice of God 51 times out of 100. But the remaining 49....

Grant made the perfect candidate, a war hero with indistinct views on most political issues.

When he came in first, he was happy to find all sorts of meaning in the results.

His notes to the outside world offered a window on an active, sympathetic, eclectic mind.

Western farmers were individualists cheifly in their dreams.

He forced himself into good spirits.

He was a generous but subtly demanding boss.

It's philanthropy, but it's good politics, too. Mighty good politics. The poor are some of the most grateful....

Such was the code: Strive for victory, but never seem to be self-involved.

He made his character his platform.