If the Confederacy fails, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a Theory. Jefferson Davis More Quotes by Jefferson Davis More Quotes From Jefferson Davis Obstacles may retard, but they cannot long prevent the progress of a movement sanctioned by its justice and sustained by a virtuous people. Jefferson Davis progress justice long people A people morally and intellectually equal to self-government must also be equal in self-defence. Jefferson Davis also must equal people The right solemnly proclaimed at the birth of the States, and which has been affirmed and reaffirmed in the bills of rights of the States subsequently admitted into the Union of 1789, undeniably recognizes in the people the power to resume the authority delegated for the purposes of Government. Jefferson Davis birth government power people To increase the power, develop the resources and promote the happiness of a Confederacy, it is requisite there should be so much of homogeneity that the welfare of every portion would be the aim of the whole. Jefferson Davis aim welfare power happiness 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 progress honor country people
