In the name of the constitution of Texas, which has been trampled upon, I refuse to take this oath. I love Texas too well to bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her. — Sam Houston Copy Share Image
I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an… — Sam Houston Copy Share
For Texas, a wise and prudent administration in the commencement of her national existence will be universally expected, imposing upon me the difficult and… — Sam Houston Copy Share
The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essential to the preservation of a free government. — Sam Houston Copy Share
Union can achieve everything when sustained by gallant hearts and correct principles, while anarchy and insubordination must fail in the achievement of every thing… — Sam Houston Copy Share
A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under. — Sam Houston Copy Share
I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone. — Sam Houston Copy Share
Let me tell you what is coming… Your fathers and husbands, your sons and brothers, will be herded at the point of the bayonet...… — Sam Houston Copy Share
Diversified interests must exist in every community, and that system which is best calculated to promote the general interest is the one which should… — Sam Houston Copy Share
Texas, to be respected must be polite. Santa Anna living, can be of incalculable benefit to Texas; Santa Anna dead, would just be another… — Sam Houston Copy Share
To secede from the Union and set up another government would cause war. If you go to war with the United States, you will… — Sam Houston Copy Share
Let me tell you what is coming. After the sacrifice of countless millions of treasure and hundreds of thousands of lives you may win… — Sam Houston Copy Share
I declare that civil war is inevitable and is near at hand. When it comes the descendants of the heroes of Lexington and Bunker… — Sam Houston Copy Share
