Daniel Webster, A Monumental Column; Reported in Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 787-90
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His high-erected thoughts look'd down upon The smiling valley of his fruitful heart.
— Daniel Webster on Thought
What It Means
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About Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster (18 January 1782 – 25 October 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as a Senator and as Secretary of State. Famed for his ability as an orator, Webster was one of the most important figures in the Second Party System from the 1820s to the 1850s.
About Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster (18 January 1782 – 25 October 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as a Senator and as Secretary of State. Famed for his ability as an orator, Webster was one of the most important figures in the Second Party System from the 1820s to the 1850s.
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