The Americans may die in the Alamo, but they cannot hold it against the thousands Santa Anna will bring with him." "They will die, then.

They have no thought of retreat, nor of any deed that argues fear.

Every man relies on himself, as if in his hand the moment of victory lay." "Every man will perish." "They will not perish in vain.

Defeat is only a spur to the American soldier.

Every, one makes him a better fighter.