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 WebsterRead
I regard it (the Constitution) as the work of the purest patriots and wisest statesman that ever existed, aided by the smiles of a benign Providence; it almost appears a "Divine interposition in our behalf... the hand that destroys our Constitution rends our Union asunder forever.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the sacredness of the Constitution and its role in uniting the nation.
Daniel Webster's quote highlights his deep reverence for the Constitution, viewing it as the product of exceptional wisdom and patriotism. He suggests that its creation was divinely inspired, and underscores the catastrophic consequences that would arise from undermining it, implying that the foundation of the Union itself depends on the preservation of the Constitution.
Themes
ConstitutionPatriotismWisdomFreedomUnityDivine Inspiration
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of upholding the Constitution during a political rally.
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