Colonists Quote by William H. Wharton
“I pass over the toil and suffering and danger which attended the redemption and cultivation of their lands by the colonists, and turn to their civil condition and to the conduct and history of the government.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: History of Texas, 1833
Focus on civil condition and governance rather than colonial toil and danger.
In simple terms: Prioritize governance over past hardships.
Study political structures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons do historical hardships teach?
- How can governance improve today?
Ignoring past struggles may repeat mistakes.