Davy Crockett, (1786-1836) American hunter, frontiersman, soldier and politician Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-5] of 5 Davy Crockett quotesDavy Crockett QuotesDavy Crockett I leave this rule for others when I'm dead, Be always sure you're right -- then go ahead.~ Davy Crockett We have rights, as individuals, to give as much of our own money as we please to charity; but as members of Congress we have no right so to appropriate a dollar of public money.~ Davy Crockett There ain't no ticks like poly-ticks. Bloodsuckers all.~ Davy Crockett We must not permit our respect for the dead or our sympathy for the living to lead us into an act of injustice to the balance of the living. I will not attempt to prove that Congress has no power to appropriate this money as an act of charity. Every member upon this floor knows it. We have the right as individuals to give away as much of our own money as we please in charity; but as members of congress we have no right to appropriate a dollar of the public money.~ Davy Crockett I want people to be able to get what they need to live: enough food, a place to live, and an education for their children. Government does not provide these as well as private charities and businesses.~ Davy Crockett Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print