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Jefferson Davis quotes

American Leader June 3, 1808 – December 6, 1889

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Jefferson Davis quote: "The principle for which we contend is bound to reassert..."
The principle for which we contend is bound to reassert itself, though it may be at another time and in another form. Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis quote: "All we ask is to be let alone."
All we ask is to be let alone. Jefferson Davis
I worked night and day for twelve years to prevent the war, but I could not. The North was mad and blind, would not let us govern ourselves, and so the war came. Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis quote: "If the Confederacy falls, there should be written on its..."
If the Confederacy falls, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a theory. Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis quote: "Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty."
Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty. Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis quote: "Neither current events nor history show that the majority..."
Neither current events nor history show that the majority rule, or ever did rule. Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis quote: "If the Confederacy fails, there should be written on its..."
If the Confederacy fails, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a Theory. Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis quote: "Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine."
Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine. Jefferson Davis

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