Alexander H. Stephens Quotes
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Its foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery . .…
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Away with the idea of getting independence first, and looking for liberty afterwards... Our liberties, once lost, may be lost forever.
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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…
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Our new government is founded upon exactly the opposite idea; its foundations are laid, its corner- stone rests, upon the great truth that the negro…
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The greatest curse that can befall a free people, is civil war.
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Davis was weak and vascillating, timid, petulant, peevish, obstinate, but not firm.
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All the genius I have lies in this; when I have a subject in hand, I study it profoundly.
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