To secede from the Union and set up another government would cause war. If you go to war with the United States, you will never conquer her, as she has the money and the men. If she does not whip… — Sam Houston Copy Share Image
To secede from the Union and set up another government would cause war. If you go to war with the United States, you will never conquer her, as she has the money and the men. If she does not whip… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under. — Sam Houston Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
