William Marcy (Boss) Tweed Quotes

William Marcy (Boss) Tweed feels scheming and cynical, giving a glimpse of ruthless political manipulation and vote-counting swagger.

5 quotes

  1. I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating.

    #1 Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.

  2. I don't care a straw for your newspaper articles, my constituents don't know how to read, but they can't help seeing them damned pictures.

    #2 Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.

  3. The way to have power is to take it.

    #3 Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.

  4. As long as I count the votes, what are you going to do about it?

    #4 Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.

  5. There are those hide outs where people go, to be honest no one actually says no, but what is the actual reason of this course? depressed, downbuzzed, homeless, or forced