Best Sam Houston Quotes
- 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… Been
- All new states are invested, more or less, by a class of noisy, second-rate men who are always in favor of rash and extreme measures,… Absolutely
- I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone. Advocate
- Whether his policy was right or wrong, he built up the glory of the nation. Built
- 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… Another Government
- I have ever been opposed to banks, - opposed to internal improvements by the general government, - opposed to distribution of public lands among the… Among
- It is a matter of great satisfaction to me to hope that my children will be in circumstances to receive a good education. Mine was… Children
- I declare that civil war is inevitable and is near at hand. When it comes the descendants of the heroes of Lexington and Bunker Hill… Bunker