"We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the contest, and
must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid: none is at hand.
We must now act or abandon all hope! Rally to the standard, and be no longer
the scoff of mercenary tongues! Be men, be free men, that your children may
bless their father's name." - Sam Houston, before the Battle of San Jacinto |