"Fame is like a shaved pig with a greased tail, and it is only after it has slipped through the hands of some thousands, that some fellow, by mere chance, holds on to it!"
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Quotes by Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett, born on August 17, 1786, in Tennessee, epitomized the rugged American frontier spirit. Renowned as a frontiersman, soldier, and folk hero, his larger-than-life persona captured the imagination of 19th-century America. Crockett served as a congressman and gained fame for his adventures in hunting and exploration, ultimately becoming a symbol of bravery and independence. His legacy endures, not only through tales of his exploits but also his ultimate sacrifice at the Alamo in 1836, cementing him as an iconic figure in American history.
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"Throughout the day no time for memorandums now. Go ahead! Liberty and independence forever."
Davy Crockett
"I have suffered my self to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace and if I am never a gain elected I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty."
Davy Crockett
"We must not permit our respect for the dead or our sympathy for the living to lead us into an act of injustice to the balance of the living."
Davy Crockett
"The enemy fought with savage fury, and met death with all its horrors, without shrinking or complaining: not one asked to be spared, but fought as long as they could stand or sit."
Davy Crockett