A Bit of Wisdom from Daniel Webster

“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 January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852

“Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together.” ~ Daniel Webster January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852

“The most important thought that ever occupied my mind is that of my individual responsibility to God.” ~ Daniel Webster January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852

“What a man does for others, not what they do for him, gives him immortality.” ~ Daniel Webster January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852

“Failure is more frequently from want of energy than want of capital.” ~ Daniel Webster January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852

“Whatever makes men good Christians, makes them good citizens.” ~ Daniel Webster January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852

“Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable.” ~ Daniel Webster January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852

“There is always room at the top.” ~ Daniel Webster January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852