Columns Quote by Daniel Webster
“We wish that this column, rising towards heaven among the pointed spires of so many temples dedicated to God, may contribute also to produce in all minds a pious feeling of dependence and gratitude. We wish, finally, that the last object to the sight of him who leaves his native shore, and the first to gladden his who revisits it, may be something which shall remind him of the liberty and the glory of his country. Let it rise! let it rise, till it meet the sun in his coming; let the earliest light of the morning gild it, and the parting day linger and play on its summit!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on national pride, 1840, null
The speaker urges that to inspire reverence, gratitude, and patriotism through a symbolic monument.
In simple terms: Encourage pride and gratitude for country.
Key Takeaway
Build symbols that inspire national unity.
Themes
patriotism
spirituality
inspiration
Mood
hopeful
solemn
Type
inspirational
political
When to use this quote
- public ceremonies
- educational curricula
- community projects
- tourism promotion
Key Concepts
national identity
symbolism
collective memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can inclusive narratives be fostered?
A Different Perspective
May symbols become exclusionary or politicized?
