Zachary Taylor quotes

Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States and a celebrated military leader. His leadership during the Mexican-American War earned him national fame and respect. He served as president for a short time before his unexpected death while in office. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me. (Zachary Taylor)

In conclusion I congratulate you, my fellow-citizens, upon the high state of prosperity to which the goodness of Divine Providence has conducted our common country. Let us invoke a continuance of the same protecting care which has led us from small beginnings to the eminence we this day occupy.

Zachary Taylor

It would be judicious to act with magnanimity towards a prostrate foe.

Zachary Taylor

I think this is a great idea and I do like knowing where my donations are going. I'm a lot more willing to contribute to a cause this way.

Zachary Taylor

The idea that I should become president seems to me too visionary to require a serious answer. It has never entered my head, nor is it likely to enter the head of any other person.

Zachary Taylor

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Occupation: American President
Born: November 24, 1784
Died: July 9, 1850
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: Zachary Taylor

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