If centralism is ultimately to prevail; if our entire system of free Institutions as established by our common ancestors is to be subverted, and an Empire is to be established in their stead; if that is to be the last… — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
As a race, the African is inferior to the white man. Subordination to the white man is his normal condition. He is not his equal by nature and cannot be made so by human laws or human institutions. Our system,… — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
Its foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery .… — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
The greatest curse that can befall a free people, is civil war. — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
Away with the idea of getting independence first, and looking for liberty afterwards... Our liberties, once lost, may be lost forever. — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
Davis was weak and vascillating, timid, petulant, peevish, obstinate, but not firm. — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
If centralism is ultimately to prevail; if our entire system of free Institutions as established by our common ancestors is to be subverted, and… — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
These ceremonies and the National Statuary Hall will teach the youth of the land in succeeding generations as they come and go that the… — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
Our new government is founded upon exactly the opposite idea; its foundations are laid, its corner- stone rests, upon the great truth that the… — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
As a race, the African is inferior to the white man. Subordination to the white man is his normal condition. He is not his… — Alexander H. Stephens Copy Share Image
