When I make up my mind, I act. If I speak, what I say, I will do. If the hail rattles, let the flowers be crushed. The oak of the forest will lift up its head to the sky and storm, towering and unscathed.

Osceola

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Personal integrity Words vs. actions

Speaker

Osceola

Language

English

Time

1836 1830s 19th century

Occupation

Native American leader Native American

From

United States

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Citation

Osceola. Quoted in Florida's Past: People and Events That Shaped the State, written by Gene Burnett. Vol. 1, Pineapple Press, 1996, ch. 31. Originally a statement during treaty negotiations during the Second Seminole War. 1836, FL, USA.

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There are no necessary evils in the government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. If it would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven does its rains, shower its favor alike on the high and the low, the rich and the poor, it would be an unqualified blessing.

Andrew Jackson

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Topic
Government Political theory
Speaker
Andrew Jackson
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1832 1830s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Jackson, Andrew. Veto message on bank bill. Congress meeting. 10 July 1832, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.