Quote by Jefferson Davis
I worked night and day for twelve years to prevent the war, but I could not. The North was mad and blind, would not let us govern ourselves, and so the war came.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses their frustration and effort to avoid a war that eventually erupted. They worked tirelessly for over a decade to prevent it, recognizing the differences and disputes with the North. However, their attempts were unsuccessful because the North refused to allow self-governance for the speaker's side. Ultimately, the war became inevitable, highlighting the speaker's sentiment that the North's unreasonable actions contributed to the conflict.
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