Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Find out what whiskey he drinks and send all of my generals a case, if it will get the same results. in reply to comments about General Grant's drinking problems

Find out what whiskey he drinks and send all of my generals

Summary

This quote suggests a pragmatic approach towards achieving favorable outcomes by addressing General Grant's apparent drinking problem. It implies that the speaker would go to great lengths, such as researching and sending cases of the specific whiskey Grant drinks, to replicate the successful results attributed to his leadership. By prioritizing results over any personal misgivings, the quote underlines an inclination towards utilizing any means necessary to achieve success in military operations.

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