Famous quotes containing the words task, force and/or oregon:
“The long day’s task is done,
And we must sleep.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“Much is the force of heaven-bred poesy.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“The Oregon [matter] and the annexation of Texas are now all- important to the security and future peace and prosperity of our union, and I hope there are a sufficient number of pure American democrats to carry into effect the annexation of Texas and [extension of] our laws over Oregon. No temporizing policy or all is lost.”
—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)