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 bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her.
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I would not be gotten into a schoolhouse until I was eight years old. Nor did I accomplish much after I started. I doubt if I had gone to school six months in all when my father died. I was fourteen at the time.Sam Houston
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Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.
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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.
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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 defective and I feel the inconvenience, if not the misfortune of not receiving a classical education. Knowledge is the
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