The top 10 most inspiring quotes by William H. Seward
- I know and all the world knows, that revolutions never go backwards.
- The two systems slave and free-labor are incompatible. They have never permanently existed together in one country, and they never can.
- But assuming the same premises, to wit, that all men are equal by the law of nature and of nations, the right of property in slaves falls to the ground; for one who is equal to another cannot be the owner or property of that other.
- The whole hope of human progress is suspended on the ever-growing influence of the Bible.
- We show our sympathy with slavery by emancipating slaves where we cannot reach them, and holding them in bondage where we can set them free.
- I have learned, by some experience, that virtue and patriotism, vice and selfishness, are found in all parties, and that they differ less in their motives than in the policies they pursue.
- The circumstances of the world are so variable that an irrevocable purpose or opinion is almost synonymous with a foolish one.
- The United States are a political state, or organized society, whose end is government, for the security, welfare, and happiness of all who live under its protection.
- It is an irrepressible conflict between opposing and enduring forces.
William H. Seward (1801–1872) was a prominent American politician and statesman known for his pivotal role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the mid-19th century. He served as the Governor of New York and later as a U.S. Senator before becoming Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
Seward is perhaps best remembered for his negotiation of the Alaska Purchase in 1867, which acquired Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million, a deal initially mocked as “Seward’s Folly” but later recognized as a strategic acquisition. He was also a staunch opponent of slavery and played a crucial role in the formation of the Republican Party.
Additionally, Seward was influential in the development of American diplomacy, advocating for expansionism and the spread of American influence abroad. His diplomatic efforts helped prevent European intervention in the American Civil War and fostered closer ties with countries in Latin America and Asia. Seward’s legacy continues to be celebrated for his contributions to American diplomacy and territorial expansion.
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