p. 133
• See also: "Live or die, sink or swim" (George Peele, Edward I, c. 1584)
• See also: "Live or die, sink or swim" (George Peele, Edward I, c. 1584)
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Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my hand and my heart to this vote.
— Daniel Webster
What It Means
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• See also: "Live or die, sink or swim" (George Peele, Edward I, c. 1584)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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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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