More from Belle Boyd
As long as it served his purpose, Mr. Lincoln boldly advocated the right of Secession.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd Politically I did not like Mr. Lincoln for in him I saw the destroyer.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd Just previous to the birth of my little son, my mind gave way and my child was born in the asylum for the insane at Stockton, Cal. My boy was buried there.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd What a jolly thing military surveillance is!
Belle BoydBelle Boyd The secession of the Southern States, individually or in the aggregate, was the certain consequence of Mr. Lincoln’s election.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd I do not set myself up as an advocate of the woman’s right doctrine, but would rather appear in the character of a quiet lady expressing her sentiments, not so much to the public as to her immediate friends.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd Meanwhile, my residence within the Federal lines, and my acquaintance with so many of the officers, the origin of which I have already mentioned, enabled me to gain much important information as to the position and designs of the enemy.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd There are those who maintain that in this world women have no right to interfere in the affairs of state, in politics, in plots and counter-plots.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd I hope my arm falls paralyzed to my side….Get out. I’m so disgusted I can’t endure your presence any longer.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd A true woman always loves a real soldier.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd Others that are who, more chivalrous, are willing to admit that women have as much right to act, think, and speak as men.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd I thank god that I can say on my death bed that I am a virtuous woman.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd Fortune has played me a sad trick by letting me live on and on.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd I hope that when I commence that oath, my tongue may cleave to the roof of my mouth. If I ever sign one line to show allegiance.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd I firmly believe that in this fiery ordeal, in this suffering, misery, and woe, the South is but undergoing a purification by fire and steel that will, in good time, and by God’s decree, work out her own independence.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd If it is a crime to love the South, its cause and its President, then I am a criminal. I would rather lie down in this prison and die than leave it owing allegiance to a government such as yours.
Belle BoydBelle Boyd
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How strange that our hearts heal from the same thing that broke it -love.
Cailin HargreavesCailin Hargreaves The peak of intensity is numbness not emotionless.
Anamika GargAnamika Garg She is everything and nothing at all.
Ava NicoleAva Nicole She built her castle at rock bottom.
Harriet SelinaHarriet Selina Keep growing into yourself.
Sophia JoanSophia Joan They tell you to be grateful for what you have. But you are also allowed to be sad for what you have lost.
Sabina LauraSabina Laura what the sky is to a bird is like a dream for a dreamer.
Safna SulaimanSafna Sulaiman The Red Rose on my grave shows once I was in love.
Moses AlexanderMoses Alexander
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Yasmin MogahedYasmin Mogahed I’ve always felt that, you know, the Almighty has a lot of things to do other than help my basketball team.
Bobby KnightBobby Knight Photography helps people to see.
Berenice AbbottBerenice Abbott America has the greatest reputation in the world for helping others whenever and wherever disaster strikes. Now, more than ever,it’s important for us to contribute to those who are in need. Your assistance is really beneficial and will be greatly welcomed and appreciated.
Bobby KnightBobby Knight Volunteering is also now more crucial than ever in helping people find work.
Boris JohnsonBoris Johnson Ontario is fortunate to have the expertise, insight and leadership of The Honourable David C. Onley. I look forward to working with him to promote an inclusive, accessible Ontario that will help strengthen our province’s economy.
Brad DuguidBrad Duguid C++ is designed to allow you to express ideas, but if you don’t have ideas or don’t have any clue about how to express them, C++ doesn’t offer much help.
Bjarne StroustrupBjarne Stroustrup She said she was approaching forty, and I couldn’t help wondering from what direction.
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