William L. Marcy Professions : Former American senator Born : December 12, 1786 Died : July 4, 1857 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by William L. Marcy To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy. William L. Marcy spoil enemy The politicians of New York as not so fastidious as some gentlemen are, as to disclosing the principles on which they act. They boldly preach what they practice...if they are defeated, they expect to retire from office. If they are successful, they claim, as a matter of right, the advantages of success. They see nothing wrong in the rule that to the victor belongs the spoils of the enemy. William L. Marcy successful new-york practice Similar Authors Albert Gallatin former-american-senator Alan Cranston former-american-senator Henry F. Ashurst former-american-senator George Murphy former-american-senator Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. former-american-senator Max Cleland former-american-senator All Authors
