This feeling has been impressed my heart by the instruction and example of the great man Andrew Jackson whom when I was a boy, I followed as a soldier.
More Quotes from 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
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.
Sam Houston
Texas will again lift it's head and stand among the nations. It ought to do so, for no country upon the globe can compare with it in natural advantages.
Sam Houston
He was sitting in the police station, all disoriented because of the infection and we went up there and got him. After we got him, we drove him down to Texas to his sister's house because he didn't want to see a doctor here. That was a 20-hour trip, 10 ho
Sam Houston
I expect us to play hard and get better each week. We've got some guys injured who will not able to play (Friday), and that is a concern and an issue for us.
Sam Houston
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