Quote#Speech
I also told them of the manner in which I had been knocked down and…
Quote byDavy Crockett · 1786–1836
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Col. Crockett's Exploits and Adventures in Texas (1836), Comments on his final election defeat (11 August 1835).
English (original)
I also told them of the manner in which I had been knocked down and dragged out, and that I didn't consider it a fair fight any how they could fix it. I put the ingredients in the cup pretty strong I tell you, and I concluded my speech by telling them that I was done with politics for the present, and they might all go to hell, and I would go to Texas.
— Davy Crockett
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