Alexander H. Stephens Quotes
Its foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery . . . is his natural and normal condition.
Away with the idea of getting independence first, and looking for liberty afterwards... Our liberties, once lost, may be lost forever.
All the genius I have lies in this; when I have a subject in hand, I study it profoundly.
Davis was weak and vascillating, timid, petulant, peevish, obstinate, but not firm.