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787In a democracy, the majority of the citizens is capable of exercising the most cruel oppressions upon the minority. Edmund Burke- 0 0 •
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780The Union is much older than the Constitution. It was formed in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774. It was matured and continued by the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Abraham Lincoln- 0 0 •
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802I hold, that in contemplation of universal law, and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual. Abraham Lincoln
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814When the people rise in masses in behalf of the Union and the liberties of their country, truly may it be said, "The gates of hell shall not prevail against them. Abraham Lincoln
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811...my opinion is that no state can, in any way lawfully, get out of the Union, without the consent of the others; and that it is the duty of the President, and other government functionaries to run the machine as it is. Abraham Lincoln
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865I do not expect the Union to be dissolved -- I do not expect the house to fall -- but I do expect it will cease to be divided. Abraham Lincoln
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800It is not what a lawyer tells me I may do; but what humanity, reason, and justice tell me I ought to do. Edmund Burke
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815All this talk about the dissolution of the Union is humbug -- nothing but folly. We WON'T dissolve the Union, and you SHAN'T. Abraham Lincoln
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779I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country. Abraham Lincoln
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794While we are grateful to all the brave men and officers for the events of the past few days, we should, above all, be very grateful to Almighty God, who gives us victory. Abraham Lincoln
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809It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. Abraham Lincoln
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900We never should, and I am sure, never shall be niggard of gratitude and benefaction to the soldiers who have endured toil, privations and wounds, that the nation may live. Abraham Lincoln
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855I would like to speak in terms of praise due to the many brave officers and soldiers who have fought in the cause of the war. Abraham Lincoln
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809Then came the Black-Hawk war; and I was elected a Captain of Volunteers -- a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since. Abraham Lincoln
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841One section of our country believes slavery is right, and ought to be extended, while the other believes it is wrong, and ought not to be extended. Abraham Lincoln
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800All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke
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Good men doing nothing is invitation to evil