Skip to content
quotesby

I have never knew what is was to sacrifice my own judgment to gratify any party and I have no doubt of the time being close at hand when I will be rewarded for letting my tongue speak what my heart thinks. I have suffered myself to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace and if I am never again elected I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty.

Davy Crockett#21

PoliticsIntegrityDutyIndependencePrincipleSacrifice

WhatsApp (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker refuses to compromise judgment for parties, accepting political sacrifice to protect the country with hope of future recognition.
In plain terms
I will not compromise my judgment for parties, even if it costs me politically.
What can you take from it?
Uphold integrity over political gain, trusting duty will be recognized.

Where it applies

  • political campaigns
  • policy decisions
  • ethical standpoints

Putting it to work

  • prioritize principles over polls
  • accept short-term loss for long-term good
  • maintain independence

Questions to consider

  • Is party loyalty ever worth compromising judgment?
  • How do you reward integrity?

Another view

Unyielding independence can lead to isolation or political irrelevance.

More from Davy Crockett

  1. It was expected of me that I was to bow to the name of Andrew Jackson, and follow him in all his motions, and windings, and turnings, even at the expense of my…

    Permalink to quote #20

  2. 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 th…

    Permalink to quote #22

  3. I gave my decisions on the principles of common justice and honesty between man and man, and relied on natural born sense, and not on law, learning to guide me…

    Permalink to quote #19

Related quotes

  1. No man is fit to be a Senator... unless he is willing to surrender his political life for great principle.

    Henry Fountain AshurstHenry Fountain Ashurst quote #4

  2. When you have sweated, toiled, had mad dreams, hopeless nightmares, you find yourself in London's streets, cold and dank in the night air. Think - what have I …

    Michael CollinsMichael Collins quote #1

  3. I began my editorial career with the presidency of Mr. Adams, and my principal object was to render his administration all the assistance in my power. I flatte…

    William CobbettWilliam Cobbett quote #2