Authority Quote by Daniel Webster
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“[I]f we and our posterity reject religious instruction and authority, violate the rules of eternal justice, trifle with the injunctions of morality, and recklessly destroy the political constitution which holds us together, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us, that shall bury all our glory in profound obscurity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional address on moral foundations, 1845
Rejecting moral and religious guidance leads to societal collapse.
In simple terms: Ignoring morality risks disaster.
Key Takeaway
Uphold moral principles for stability.
Themes
morality
societal cohesion
religion
law
Mood
cautionary
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- community standards
- legislative ethics
Key Concepts
ethical foundations
civilizational risk
public virtue
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral principles are essential?
- How can societies balance tradition and progress?
A Different Perspective
Moral absolutism may stifle diversity.
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