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Class Quote by Daniel Webster

“There is not a more dangerous experiment than to place property in the hands of one class, and political power in those of another... If property cannot retain the political power, the political power will draw after it the property.” quote by Daniel Webster
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“There is not a more dangerous experiment than to place property in the hands of one class, and political power in those of another... If property cannot retain the political power, the political power will draw after it the property.”

Daniel Webster

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional address, 1845

Concentrating property in one class and power in another creates conflict; property seeks political influence.

In simple terms: Unequal property and power cause tension.

Key Takeaway

Promote equitable distribution.

Themes

property political power class conflict

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

economic political

When to use this quote

  • tax policy
  • land reform
  • corporate regulation
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

economic theory social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can wealth be fairly taxed?
  • How to protect minority rights?
A Different Perspective

Reforms may be resisted by entrenched interests.

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