Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylorwas the 12th President of the United States, serving from March 1849 until his death in July 1850. Before his presidency, Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionUS President
Date of Birth24 November 1784
CityBarboursville, VA
CountryUnited States of America
party government presidential
I would not be the mere President of a Party. I feel bound to administer the government untrammeled by party schemes.
party people president
I am not a party candidate, and if elected cannot be President of a party, but the President of the whole people.
war honor looks
My life has been devoted to arms, yet I look upon war at all times, and under all circumstances, as a national calamity to be avoided if compatible with national honor.
strong fall character
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.
country party enemy
I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but my country.
education book school
The Bible is the best of books, and I wish it were in the hands of every one. It is indispensable to the safety and permanence of our institutions. A free government can not exist without religion and morals, and there cannot be morals without religion. Especially should the Bible be placed in the hands of the young. It is the best school book in the world. I would that all our people were brought up under the influence of that holy book.
regret done duty
I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.