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Inconsistencies of opinion, arising from changes of circumstances, are often justifiable.
Daniel Webster
Circumstances
Opinion
It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment, independence now and independence forever.
Daniel Webster
God
Dying
Independence
Living
Now
Sentiment
Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together.
Daniel Webster
Earth
Interest
Justice
Man
Nations
Keep cool; anger is not an argument.
Daniel Webster
Anger
Argument
Let it be borne on the flag under which we rally in every exigency, that we have one country, one constitution, one destiny.
Daniel Webster
Constitution
Country
Destiny
Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization.
Daniel Webster
Civilization
Earth
Forget
Labor
Man
Will
I was born an American; I will live an American; I shall die an American.
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American
Will
Liberty exists in proportion to wholesome restraint.
Daniel Webster
Liberty
Restraint
Failure is more frequently from want of energy than want of capital.
Daniel Webster
Failure
Energy
Want
Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable.
Daniel Webster
Liberty
Now
I mistrust the judgment of every man in a case in which his own wishes are concerned.
Daniel Webster
Judgment
Man
Mistrust
Wishes
How little do they see what really is, who frame their hasty judgment upon that which seems.
Daniel Webster
Judgment
He who tampers with the currency robs labor of its bread.
Daniel Webster
Labor
Falsehoods not only disagree with truths, but usually quarrel among themselves.
Daniel Webster
Quarrel
No man not inspired can make a good speech without preparation.
Daniel Webster
Man
Preparation
Speech