Quote by Daniel Webster
What do we want with this vast, worthless area? This region of savages and wild beasts, of deserts of shifting sands and whirlwinds of dust, of cactus and prairie dogs? To what use could we ever hope to put these great deserts, or those endless mountain ranges, impenetrable and covered to their very base with eternal snow? What can we ever hope to do with the western coast, a coast of three thousand miles, rock-bound, cheerless, uninviting, and not a harbor on it? What use have we for this country?
Summary
This quote expresses a negative and dismissive attitude towards a vast and seemingly inhospitable area, questioning its value and potential use. The author highlights its wild nature, harsh climate, and lack of resources, concluding that there is no apparent purpose or benefit in claiming and utilizing this land. The quote may reflect a perspective that fails to see the beauty, resources, and potential economic opportunities that these landscapes offer, ultimately underestimating the potential for growth and development in these regions.