Alexander Hamilton smote the rock of the national resources, and abundant streams of revenue gushed forth. He touched the dead corpse of the public credit, and it sprang upon its feet.
Daniel Webster Quotes
An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, the power to destroy.
Similar Quotes
A professional who bats exactly like an amateur.
- Sir Pelham WarnerThe power of the sword, say the minority... is in the hands of Congress.
- Tench CoxeBeauty is power; a smile is its sword.
- John RayPower in America today is control of the means of communication.
- Theodore H. WhiteWhen a man of my name is in power, he must do great things.
- Napoleon IIIComments on: "Daniel Webster Quotes: An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, the power to destroy."
Birth: | 18th January, 1782 |
Death: | 24th October, 1852 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Lawyer, Politician |
Daniel Webster was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire. He was an American politician and lawyer. He was the outstanding spokesman for American nationalism with powerful oratory that made him a key Whig leader. He appointed the United States Secretary of State under three presidents. One of the highest-regarded courtroom lawyers of the era, Webster shaped several key U.S. Supreme Court cases that established important constitutional precedents that bolstered the authority of the federal government. As a diplomat he is best known for negotiating the Webster-Ashburton Treaty with Great Britain; it established the definitive eastern border between the United States and Canada. His "Reply to Hayne" in 1830 has been regarded as one of the greatest speeches in the senate's history.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 23rd December
Births
- 1944 - Wesley Kanne Clark Sr.
- 1945 - Stephen G. Haines
- 1802 - Sara Coleridge
- 1812 - Samuel Smiles
- 1648 - Robert Barclay
Deaths
- 1959 - Lord Halifax
- 1834 - Thomas Robert Malthus
- 1818 - Philip Francis
- 2000 - Victor Borge
- 1873 - Sarah Grimke
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends