Remember that whatever may be said by a lady or her friends, it is not part of conduct of a gallant or generous man to take up arms against a woman.

Govern wisely, and as little as possible

Do right and risk the consequences.

A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under.

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

Texas will again lift it's head and stand among the nations. It ought to do so, for no country upon the globe can compare with it in natural advantages.

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.

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

I humble myself before God, and there the list ends.

Texas is the finest portion of the globe that has ever blessed my vision!

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

There are consequence every action, whether evil or good.

The Art of Action explores specific action steps you can take for personal and professional transformation. Start by taking the initiative to be kind, courageous, and polite.

The idea of being a novelist is really romantic, but it's kind of the same as being president of the United States - it's not gonna happen.

God will not move unless I say it. Why? because He has made us coworkers with Him. He set things up that way.

My father taught me that the question Who made me? cannot be answered, since it immediately suggests the further question, Who made God?

Busyness kills more Christians than bullets.

Absurdity isn't quite so absurd as it once was.

I was glad to have had some dance background because some of the dances are pretty wild.

If you have love in you, it's a strength. But if you are in love, it's a weakness.

If truth is a value it is because it is true and not because it is brave to speak it.