“With this honor devolves upon you also a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so under God it will sustain you.”
Quote by Abraham Lincoln
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The collected works of Abraham Lincoln
This volume includes a wide array of Abraham Lincoln's works, spanning his presidency from 1861 to 1865. It features his famous speeches, such as the Gettysburg Address, as well as personal correspondence and other writings that provide a comprehensive view of his political philosophy and leadership style. more
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865. He was a pivotal leader during the American Civil War, dedicated to preserving the unity of the nation and the abolition of slavery. Lincoln is renowned for his noble character and exceptional leadership. more
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“Really, Mr. Lincoln, I have had enough of this show business.”
“Send for a clergyman, I wish to be baptised. I have been basely murdered.”
“I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than to teach ten thousand stars how not to dance.”
“The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea.”
Source: Lincoln on Democracy
“In the name of God and humanity I protest!”
Source: Advance and Retreat: Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate States Armies
“Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.”
Source: Ulysses S. Grant: Memoirs & Selected Letters: Library of America #50