Cost Quote by Davy Crockett
“I know nothing, by experience, of party discipline. I would rather be a raccoon-dog, and belong to a Negro in the forest, than to belong to any party, further than to do justice to all, and to promote the interests of my country. The time will and must come, when honesty will receive its reward, and when the people of this nation will be brought to a sense of their duty, and will pause and reflect how much it cost us to redeem ourselves from the government of one man.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, 1835, Texas frontier
The speaker rejects party loyalty, preferring personal integrity and national duty over partisan allegiance, urging future honesty and civic responsibility.
In simple terms: Reject parties, value honesty and duty.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize integrity over party.
Themes
integrity
politics
citizenship
honesty
duty
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- community organizing
- public service
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Republicanism
individualism
nationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals balance personal conscience with political involvement?
- What role should honesty play in public life?
A Different Perspective
Party loyalty can sometimes protect individual rights and provide collective strength.
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