Presenting Quote by Sam Houston

“I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone.”

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The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essential to the preservation of a free government.

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A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under.

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He has all the characteristics of a dog - except loyalty.

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I love Texas too well to bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her.

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Texas, to be respected must be polite. Santa Anna living, can be of incalculable benefit to Texas; Santa Anna dead, would just be another…

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Do right and risk the consequences.

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