Davy Crockett Quotes

A collection of quotes by Davy Crockett.

Davy Crockett was an American folk hero, frontiersman, and politician who became one of the most iconic figures of the American West. He was born on August 17, 1786, in Greene County, Tennessee. Crockett grew up in a humble family, and his adventurous spirit led him to leave home at a young age to explore the wilderness.

As a skilled hunter and outdoorsman, Crockett gained fame for his hunting prowess and enlisting in several regional wars, including the Creek War and the War of 1812. His tales of hunting, survival, and bravery earned him a legendary reputation among his peers.

Crockett entered politics in the early 1820s and swiftly rose to prominence. He served in the Tennessee state legislature and later represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives. Crockett, known for his independent and populist views, became a strong advocate for individual rights and limited government.

In 1836, Crockett went to Texas during the Texas Revolution, fighting alongside the Texian forces against the Mexican government. Unfortunately, he met his tragic end defending the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, on March 6, 1836.

While Davy Crockett's life may have been cut short, his legacy lives on as an embodiment of American frontier spirit, courage, and resilience. He remains a legendary figure, celebrated in folklore, literature, and popular culture.

I am rejoiced at my fate. I had rather be in my present situ

I am rejoiced at my fate. I had rather be in my present situation than to be elected to a seat in congress for life. I am in great hopes of making a fortune for myself and family. I hope you will do the best you can and I will do the same. Do not be uneasy about me for I am with my friends.

You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas.

You may all go to Hell, and I will go to Texas.

Hell Will You Go May Texas

Heaven knows that I have done all that a mortal could do, to

Heaven knows that I have done all that a mortal could do, to save the people, and the failure was not my fault, but the fault of others.

Failure

The enemy fought with savage fury, and met death with all it

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.

Death

If one man in the country could take all the money, what was

If one man in the country could take all the money, what was the use of passing any bills about it?

Money

I have always supported measures and principles and not men.

I have always supported measures and principles and not men.

Men

The party in power, like Jonah's gourd, grew up quickly, and

The party in power, like Jonah's gourd, grew up quickly, and will quickly fall.

Power

We have the right as individuals to give away as much of our

We have the right as individuals to give away as much of our own money as we please in charity but as members of Congress we have no right to appropriate a dollar of the public money.

Money

We must not permit our respect for the dead or our sympathy

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.

Respect

Be always sure your are right, then go ahead.

Be always sure your are right, then go ahead.

Right

Remember that a government big enough to give you everything

Remember that a government big enough to give you everything you want is also big enough to take away everything you have.

Government

I am now here in Congress I am at liberty to vote as my cons

I am now here in Congress I am at liberty to vote as my conscience and judgment dictates to be right, without the yoke of any party on me, or the driver at my heels, with his whip in hand, commanding me to ge-wo-haw, just at his pleasure.

Fame is like a shaved pig with a greased tail, and it is onl

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!

Fame