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.
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"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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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
About Robert Toombs
Robert Toombs was a Politician from United States (1810–1885).
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Who said "We have not sought this conflict; we have sought too long to avoid it; our forb…"?
This quote is attributed to Robert Toombs, a Politician from United States.
When did Robert Toombs live?
Robert Toombs lived from 1810 – 1885.