«Jefferson Davis»

If the Confederacy fails, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a Theory.

Jefferson Davis

Governments rest on the consent of the governed, and that it is the right of the people to alter or abolish them at will whenever they become destructive of the ends for which they were established.

Jefferson Davis

It is not differences of opinion; it is geographical lines, rivers, and mountains which divide State from State, and make different nations of mankind.

Jefferson Davis

Neither current events nor history show that the majority rule, or ever did rule.

Jefferson Davis

Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty.

Jefferson Davis

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

Jefferson Davis

To one who loves his country in all its parts, it is natural to rejoice in whatever contributes to the prosperity and honor and marks the stability and progress of any portion of its people.

Jefferson Davis

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

Jefferson Davis

Truth crushed to earth is truth still and like a seed will rise again.

Jefferson Davis