Hazrat Aisha Ra Quotes & Sayings

But a major factor in the discontent of Americans came with the decree of April 6, 1830, when the Mexican government in essence banned further American immigration into Texas and tried to control slavery. (For an account of how Texans opposed this decree at Fort Anahuac, see Texas History Features on the Texas Almanac website.) Austin protested that the prohibition against American immigration would not stop the flow of Anglos into Texas; it would stop only stable, prosperous Americans from coming. Austin's predictions were fulfilled. Illegal immigrants continued to come. By 1836, the estimated number of people in Texas had reached 35,000. — Elizabeth Cruce Alvarez

If only I could die right now, then I would never have to live without him, I would just be gone ... — Tarryn Fisher

Just like in medicine, when the normal medicine no longer works, one resorts to surgery. And the revolutions is like the surgery: It's painful, and it's the last resort for nations. — Rashid Al-Ghannushi

I'm a big fan of the military. I think we've got to preserve our military, no question about it. — David H. Koch

I identified with Pip from 'Great Expectations,' especially when I was younger; I had the same kind of gaucheness and uncertainty. — David Nicholls

Great mentors give great advice. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The past is prologue! — Kurt Vonnegut Jr.