He has all the characteristics of a dog - except loyalty.

Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.

Govern wisely, and as little as possible

Texas can make it without the United States, but the United States cannot make it without Texas

I would not be gotten into a schoolhouse until I was eight years old. Nor did I accomplish much after I started. I doubt if I had gone to school six months in all when my father died. I was fourteen at the time.

In the name of the constitution of Texas, which has been trampled upon, I refuse to take this oath. I love Texas too well to bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her.

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