The best Quotes by Zachary Taylor

The best Quotes by Zachary Taylor

US Presidents

Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was an American military leader who served as the 12th president of the United States from 1849 until his death in 1850. He won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs. His top priority as president was to preserve the Union. He died 16 months into his term from a stomach disease.

I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.
Last Words
Stop your nonsense and drink your whiskey!
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A strong reputation is like a good bonfire. When you have one kindled it's easy to keep the flame burning, even if someone comes along and tries to piss on it. But if you fall asleep and neglect it...You'll wake up with ashes.
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My wife was as much of a soldier as I was.

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You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog!
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Money can't buy life.
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Oh, friend, I am leaving this world that makes hearts break or turn to stone.
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Every time you kiss me, it's like sunshine and whiskey.
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Look, for the last time: We have nothing to protect but our honor. So you can take your cheap horse piss that you call "whiskey" which, by the way, is spelled without an "e" and is nothing compared to a Single Malt Scotch and you can go fk yourself.
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It's been the honor of my lifetime to serve as your president. I love the job - but I love my country more.
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You know, not only am I campaigning, but I'm running the world.
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When you fall, the real test is whether you can ignore the naysayers, pick yourself up and come back stronger.
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Beginning
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The result is an absence of checks and balances in Russia. The decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq...- I mean of Ukraine.
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We can't do everything, but we have to do, what we can do.
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Now there's no question China has been trying to crack down on the Internet. Good luck! That's sort of like trying to nail jello to the wall.
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We are not the sum of our possessions.
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We don't want an America that is closed to the world. What we want is a world that is open to America.
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Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.
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Our Constitution works; our great republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here, the people rule.
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Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.
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