Quotes by Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was a prominent American statesman, orator, and lawyer, celebrated for his formidable skills in debate and eloquence. Born in New Hampshire, Webster rose to national prominence through his passionate advocacy for the Union during the tumultuous years leading up to the Civil War. A key figure in the Senate and a fierce defender of the Constitution, his speeches shaped American political discourse. Webster's legacy endures, not only in his contributions to law and politics but also in his powerful rhetoric, which continues to inspire generations.

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"Keep cool; anger is not an argument."

Daniel Webster

"Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together."

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"It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment, independence now and independence forever."

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"Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens."

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"There is always room at the top."

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"The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it."

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"There is nothing so powerful as truth, and often nothing so strange."

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"Wisdom begins at the end."

Daniel Webster

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