A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under.
Sam Houston
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Do right
Do right and risk the consequences.
Sam Houston
Quotes and wishes: «Sam Houston»
It is a matter of great satisfaction to me
It is a matter of great satisfaction to me to hope that my children will be in circumstances to receive a good education. Mine was defective and I feel the inconvenience, if not the misfortune of not receiving a classical education. Knowledge is the food of genius, and my son, let no opportunity escape you to treasure up knowledge.
Sam Houston
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The advocate of the Indians
I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone.
Sam Houston
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The benefits of education
The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essential to the preservation of a free government.
Sam Houston
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The finest portion of the globe
Texas is the finest portion of the globe that has ever blessed my vision.
Sam Houston
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The reputation of an honest man
I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.