Daniel Webster, (1782-1852) US Senator Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Daniel Webster Quote “Liberty exists in proportion to wholesome restraint; the more restraint on others to keep off from us, the more liberty we have.”Daniel Webster ~ Daniel Webster (1782-1852) US Senator Freedom , Liberty , Privacy , Restraint , Rights , Tolerance Ratings and Comments 1 Reply David L Rosenthal 11/30/06 Well enough. But do not forget that sometimes we ironically restrain ourselves as a consequence of pursuing some aspect of liberty that blows up in our face. 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/30/06 The sentiment of the original Constitution is music to the soul, oh that it were the principle philosophy and rule of law today. Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 11/30/06 It depends upon what "is" is... just what is "wholesome restraint" anyway? 3 Reply E Archer, NYC 11/30/06 There will always be those that wish to remind us that while this sentiment is 'nice' there are those that need to be restrained (for their own good, of course) -- the perpetual cause of tyrants. The best way to do that is to declare people criminals for doing nothing more than exercising their rights without permission from another. 2 Reply Logan, Memphis, TN 11/30/06 Very well said, Archer. Reply Ronw13, OR 11/6/18 WWG1WGA MAGA, is not just a phrase, but a Defining aspect of the Trump Era. Breaking the Siege of corruption through Wholesome Restraint. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Daniel Webster quote is found in these categories: Freedom quotes Liberty quotes Privacy quotes Restraint quotes Rights quotes Tolerance quotes About Daniel Webster Bio of Daniel Webster Quotations by Daniel Webster Books by/about Daniel Webster Daniel Webster videos Daniel Webster on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Daniel Webster