I claim to be a live man, and hope (Divine Providence permitting) to survive in all my vigor, politically and physically, some years to come." One of Tweed's unwanted legacies is that he has become "the archetype of the bloated, rapacious, corrupt city boss".
"I claim to be a living man, and hope (with divine favor) to remain healthy and powerful in both political and physical realms for years to come." One of Tweed's unfortunate legacies is that he has become "the model of the greedy, power-hungry, corrupt city boss".