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Davy Crockett, a renowned soldier, politician, and folk hero in American history, was born on August 17, 1786, and died on March 6, 1836. He is best known for his bravery in the Battle of Taylor's Lake and his tenure as a representative in the United States Congress.

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Famous Davy Crockett Quotes

“Look at my arms, you will find no party hand-cuff on them.”

Looks Hands Party Arms Congress Pumpkin Cuffs

Book:The autobiography of David Crockett

Source: The autobiography of David Crockett

“Sorrow, it is said, will make even an oyster feel poetical. I never tried my hand at that sort of writing but on this particular occasion such was my state of feeling, that I began to fancy myself inspired; so I took pen in hand, and as usual I went ahead.”

Feels Writing Said States Feelings Hands Particular Sorrow Inspired Occasions Fancy Pens Usual Oysters

Book:A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett ...

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“I am at liberty to vote as my conscience and judgment dictates to be right, without the yoke of any party on me... Look at my arms, you will find no party hand-cuff on them.”

Looks Hands Party Liberty Arms Judgment Conscience Vote Congress Yoke Cuffs

Book:The autobiography of David Crockett

Source: The autobiography of David Crockett

“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!”

Hands Chance Fame Fellows Mere Pigs Tails

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