Quotes by : Sam Houston

The soldier who gropes for glory must submit himself to discipline. Subordination gives strength and....

The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essential....

We now occupy the proud attitude of a sovereign and independent Republic, which will impose upon us the....

Nothing can be better calculated to advance our interests and character than the establishment of a liberal....

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

Texas, with her superior natural advantages, must become a point of attraction, and the policy of establishing....

We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the conquest and must conquer or perish. It....