Jefferson Finis Davis (June 3, 1808 – December 6, 1889) was an American politician who was a Democ...
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.
Garfield's assassination attempt made the whole nation care. Jefferson Davis
Garfield's assassination attempt made the whole nation care.
Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine. Jefferson Davis
Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine.
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.
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 .
All we ask is to be let alone. Jefferson Davis
All we ask is to be let alone.
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.
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.
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.
A question settled by violence, or in disregard of law, must remain unsettled forever. Jefferson Davis
A question settled by violence, or in disregard of law, must remain unsettled forever.
A people morally and intellectually equal to self-government must also be equal in self-defence. Jefferson Davis
A people morally and intellectually equal to self-government must also be equal in self-defence.
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.
