Quote by Robert Toombs
We have not sought this conflict we have sought too long to avoid

We have not sought this conflict we have sought too long to avoid it our forbearance has been construed into weakness, our magnanimity into fear, until the vindication of our manhood, as well as the defence of our rights, is required at our hands. – Robert Toombs

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The basis, the corner-stone of this Government, was the perfect equality of the free, sovereign, and independent States which made it. – Robert Toombs

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Give us equality of enjoyment, equal right to expansion – it is as necessary to our prosperity as yours. – Robert Toombs

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The way you deal with a scare is the way you deal with a laugh. The timing has to be perfect. When youre dealing with fear or laughter – emotions that happen spontaneously – you hope its working. But in the moment, you really have no idea. – Patrick Wilson

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Excessive fear is always powerless. – Aeschylus

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When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear. – Alfred Eisenstaedt

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