Jefferson Finis Davis (June 3, 1808 – December 6, 1889) was an American politician who was a Democ...
Truthfulness is a cornerstone in character, and if it be not firmly laid in youth, there will ever after be a weak spot in the foundation. Jefferson Davis
Truthfulness is a cornerstone in character, and if it be not firmly laid in youth, there will ever after be a weak spot in the foundation.
We protest solemnly in the face of mankind, that we desire peace at any sacrifice, save that of honor. Jefferson Davis
We protest solemnly in the face of mankind, that we desire peace at any sacrifice, save that of honor.
The principle for which we contend is bound to reassert itself, though it may be at another time and in another form. Jefferson Davis
The principle for which we contend is bound to reassert itself, though it may be at another time and in another form.
All we ask is to be let alone. Jefferson Davis
All we ask is to be let alone.
The past is dead; let it bury its dead, its hopes and its aspirations; before you lies the future-a future full of golden promise. Jefferson Davis
The past is dead; let it bury its dead, its hopes and its aspirations; before you lies the future-a future full of golden promise.
Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine. Jefferson Davis
Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine.
Garfield's assassination attempt made the whole nation care. Jefferson Davis
Garfield's assassination attempt made the whole nation care.
Tradition usually rests upon something which men did know; history is often the manufacture of the mere liar. Jefferson Davis
Tradition usually rests upon something which men did know; history is often the manufacture of the mere liar.
Truth crushed to earth is truth still and like a seed will rise again. Jefferson Davis
Truth crushed to earth is truth still and like a seed will rise again.
Obstacles may retard, but they cannot long prevent the progress of a movement sanctified by its justice, and sustained by a virtuous people . Jefferson Davis
Obstacles may retard, but they cannot long prevent the progress of a movement sanctified by its justice, and sustained by a virtuous people .
The time for compromise has now passed, and the South is determined to maintain her position, and make all who oppose her smell Southern powder and feel Southern steel. Jefferson Davis
The time for compromise has now passed, and the South is determined to maintain her position, and make all who oppose her smell Southern powder and feel Southern steel.
Neither current events nor history show that the majority rule, or ever did rule. Jefferson Davis
Neither current events nor history show that the majority rule, or ever did rule.
