Quotes by Daniel Webster

A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures. (Daniel Webster)

An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, the power to destroy. (Daniel Webster)

Falsehoods not only disagree with truths, but usually quarrel among themselves. (Daniel Webster)

God grants liberty only to those who love it and are always ready to guard and defend it. (Daniel Webster)

Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters. (Daniel Webster)

He who tampers with the currency robs labor of its bread. (Daniel Webster)

I still live. (Daniel Webster)

I was born an American; I will live an American; I shall die an American. (Daniel Webster)

If we abide by the principles taught by the Bible, our country will go on prospering. (Daniel Webster)

Inconsistencies of opinion, arising from changes of circumstances, are often justifiable. (Daniel Webster)