Daniel Webster Quote

Famous Quote from Daniel Webster,

"Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption
of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the
Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers
of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to
govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good
masters, but they mean to be masters."

By:	Daniel Webster (more quotes by Daniel Webster or books by/about Daniel Webster)
	(1782-1852) US Senator
Source:	A speech delivered at Niblo's Saloon, in New York, on the 15th of March 1837, "Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster", by Edwin Whipple, page 393.
Categories:	Authority, Constitution, Freedom, Government, Liberty, Oppression, Power, Terrorism, Totalitarian, Tyranny, Usurpation
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