Davy Crockett Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"I leave this rule for others when I'm dead,
Be always sure you're right -- then go ahead."

by:	Davy Crockett (1786-1836) American hunter, frontiersman, soldier and politician
Source:	became the motto for the war of 1812
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Categories:	Conscience, Integrity, Perseverance, Proverbs, Responsibility, Wisdom, Death
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Reader comments about this quote:

Check your moral compass... then go forth? I like it. -- J Carlton, Calgary
The mantra of a pioneer is a stark contrast from the mantra of politicians: Check to where the wind doth blow and then in that direction go. -- Justin, Elkland
(-; yes, I like it ;-) "Be always sure your're right" has been replaced with, 'well, I haven't read it, somebody in the party tell me how to vote.' -- Mike, Norwalk
I wish I could 'be always sure I'm right' ... -- E Archer, NYC
-- Anonymous