"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."

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Source : Sam Houston (1943). “The Writings of Sam Houston, 1813-1863: 1825-1863”

Sam Houston

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“At the same time, [princess Margaret] had a fragility and an insecurity in who she was and her position, because her sister had always got the education ever since David [Edward VIII] abdicated.”
“I love playing villains. When you're a bad guy, you get to do many real nasty things. It's a lot of fun.”

Source : Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.
“One of the most crippling things we can do to ourselves is expect someone else to make us happy”

Source : Sue Patton Thoele (2016). “The Courage to Be Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Emotional Strength and Self-Esteem”, p.40, Conari Press
“Be as eager to break your own will as the thirsty stag is to drink of the refreshing waters.”
“It's a most distressing affliction to have a sentimental heart and a skeptical mind.”

Source : FaceBook post by Naguib Mahfouz from Mar 05, 2014
“I have good and bad days like everyone else. I just try to be positive and surround myself with great people. When I think about all the great things and people I have had in my life, that gives me confidence.”

Source : "Supermodel Jessica White shares her top beauty tricks!". Seventeen Interview, www.seventeen.com. May 20, 2008.
“If this was love, love had been overrated.”
“Stones of small worth may lie unseen by day, But night itself does the rich gem betray.”

Source : Abraham Cowley (1806). “The Works ... Re-edited. - London, G. Kearsley 1806”, p.261

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