Jefferson Finis Davis (June 3, 1808 – December 6, 1889) was an American politician who was a Democ...
Nothing fills me with deeper sadness than to see a Southerner apologizing for the defense we made of our inheritance. Jefferson Davis
Nothing fills me with deeper sadness than to see a Southerner apologizing for the defense we made of our inheritance.
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.
Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine. Jefferson Davis
Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine.
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.
God forbid that the day should ever come when to be true to my constituents is to be hostile to the Union. Jefferson Davis
God forbid that the day should ever come when to be true to my constituents is to be hostile to the Union.
Garfield's assassination attempt made the whole nation care. Jefferson Davis
Garfield's assassination attempt made the whole nation care.
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.
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.
If the Confederacy falls, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a theory. Jefferson Davis
If the Confederacy falls, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a theory.
African slavery, as it exists in the United States, is a moral, a social, and a political blessing. Jefferson Davis
African slavery, as it exists in the United States, is a moral, a social, and a political blessing.
Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty. Jefferson Davis
Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty.
All we ask is to be let alone. Jefferson Davis
All we ask is to be let alone.