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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#22

PoliticsIntegrityJusticeWarDisillusionment

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker describes being physically assaulted and declares he will leave politics, expressing extreme frustration with the system.
In plain terms
After being attacked unfairly, I'm quitting politics and heading to Texas.
What can you take from it?
Walk away when the game is rigged.

Where it applies

  • political disputes
  • personal conflict
  • career exit

Putting it to work

  • quitting a corrupt system
  • prioritizing safety
  • relocating for peace

Questions to consider

  • When is it right to quit?
  • How do you handle unfairness?

Another view

It avoids solving the underlying problem.

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