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Ulysses S. Grant quote about freedom from Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant (1885) - There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.

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Quotes by Ulysses S. Grant · Quotes from Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant · Quotes about freedom · Quotes about will · Quotes about choice

“ There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice. ”

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Author

Ulysses S. Grant

Source

Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

Topic

freedom will choice

Date

1885

Language

English

Reference

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/4367/4367-h/4367-h.htm

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