Ulysses S. Grant on the Future Dividing Line

125 · Daring Fireball · Aug. 3, 2026, 5:43 p.m.
Summary
Ulysses S. Grant's 1875 quote emphasizes the importance of intelligence and education for citizens in a democracy, suggesting that future conflicts may arise from a divide between patriotism and intelligence versus ignorance and superstition, a perspective that resonates with current societal issues.