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 11Reply 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. 3 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. 1 Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 11/30/06 It depends upon what "is" is... just what is "wholesome restraint" anyway? 5 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. 4 Reply Logan, Memphis, TN 11/30/06 Very well said, Archer. 2 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. Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 2/3/25 Are all others trying to impede us? Is there no one in the community supporting our well-being? 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