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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"I have never advocated war except as a means of peace."

- Ulysses S. Grant

Courage

"The friend of 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."

- Ulysses S. Grant

Leadership

"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."

- Ulysses S. Grant

Taking Risks

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

- Ulysses S. Grant

Perseverance

"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where you enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on."

- Ulysses S. Grant

Drive

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- Beauty and the Beast

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- Nick Cannon

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- Donald E. Westlake

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