5505. Daniel Webster. 1782-1852. John Bartlett, comp. 1919. Familiar Quotations, 10th ed.

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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.


NUMBER:	5505
AUTHOR:	Daniel Webster (1782–1852)
QUOTATION:	It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment,—Independence now and Independence forever. 1
ATTRIBUTION:	Eulogy on Adams and Jefferson, Aug. 2, 1826. P. 136.
BIOGRAPHY:	Columbia Encyclopedia.

Note 1.
Mr. Webster says of Mr. Adams: “On the day of his death, hearing the noise of bells and cannon, he asked the occasion. On being reminded that it was ‘Independent Day,’ he replied, ‘Independence forever.’”—Works, vol. i. p. 150. Bancroft: History of the United States, vol. vii. p. 65. [back]

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