Tag: Sam Houston

I humble myself before God, and there the list ends.

Sam Houston

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

Sam Houston

Texas is the finest portion of the globe that has ever blessed my vision!

Sam Houston

Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.

Sam Houston

We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the contest, and must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid: none is at hand. We must now act or abandon all hope! Rally to the standard, and be no longer the scoff of mercenary tongues! Be men, be free men, that your children may bless their father’s name.

Sam Houston

When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty, and property of the people … and … becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression … it is a … sacred obligation to their posterity to abolish such government, and create another in its stead.

Sam Houston