The Life of Sam Houston the Only Authentic Memoir of Him Ever Published
The Life of Sam Houston the Only Authentic Memoir of Him Ever Published
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If he follows the disinterested, honest, unambitious course, which distinguished the great men of the State in which he was born (Virginia), or that of the great man under whose auspices he became first dis- tinguished himself, he will leave a noble name behind him. If he fulfills in good faith the will of the people of Texas, without thinking of Sam Houston if he contributes to raise a free government, and to secure its stability by all the means he can HOUSTON'S AMERICAN CHARACTER. 311 comman...d, unswerved by the lust of power or wealth, or the poor vanity of strutting about in the ostentation which once made up the happiness of the men he has vanquished then his name will go down to future ages with those of the benefactors of this continent, who have considered true glory to consist in building up free and safe institutions. " XI.
Such language as this is seldom or never applied to a common mind. Had Houston written it in his " heart of hearts, " and conned it unceasingly, he could not have lived up to its pre- cepts more completely and thoroughly than he has done.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
If he follows the disinterested, honest, unambitious course, which distinguished the great men of the State in which he was born (Virginia), or that of the great man under whose auspices he became first dis- tinguished himself, he will leave a noble name behind him. If he fulfills in good faith the will of the people of Texas, without thinking of Sam Houston if he contributes to raise a free government, and to secure its stability by all the means he can HOUSTON'S AMERICAN CHARACTER. 311 comman...d, unswerved by the lust of power or wealth, or the poor vanity of strutting about in the ostentation which once made up the happiness of the men he has vanquished then his name will go down to future ages with those of the benefactors of this continent, who have considered true glory to consist in building up free and safe institutions. " XI.
Such language as this is seldom or never applied to a common mind. Had Houston written it in his " heart of hearts, " and conned it unceasingly, he could not have lived up to its pre- cepts more completely and thoroughly than he has done.
What to read after The Life of Sam Houston the Only Authentic Memoir of Him Ever Published?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by C Edwards Charles Edwards Lester to read onlineMoreLess
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