Tradition usually rests upon something which men did know; history is often the manufacture of the mere liar.

Tradition usually rests upon something which men did know; history is often the manufacture of the mere liar.

We protest solemnly in the face of mankind, that we desire peace at any sacrifice, save that of honor.

God forbid that the day should ever come when to be true to my constituents is to be hostile to the Union.

Obstacles may retard, but they cannot long prevent the progress of a movement sanctified by its justice, and sustained by a virtuous people .

The troops of other states have their reputation to gain, the sons of the Alamo have theirs to maintain.

Pray excuse me. I cannot take it.