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740A spirit of innovation is generally the result of a selfish temper and confined views. People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors. Edmund Burke- 0 0 •
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829He who does something at the head of one Regiment, will eclipse him who does nothing at the head of a hundred. Abraham Lincoln- 0 0 •
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922I would save the Union. I would save it the shortest way under the Constitution. The sooner the national authority can be restored; the nearer the Union will be "the Union as it was." Abraham Lincoln
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747In a democracy, the majority of the citizens is capable of exercising the most cruel oppressions upon the minority. Edmund Burke
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733The 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
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764I hold, that in contemplation of universal law, and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual. Abraham Lincoln
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777When 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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765...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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812I 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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756It 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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777All 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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743I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country. Abraham Lincoln
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756While 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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768It 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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861We 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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795I 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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