Repeal the Missouri Compromise - repeal all compromises - repeal the Declaration of Independence - repeal all past history, you still can not repeal human nature. It still will be the abundance of man's heart, that slavery extension is wrong; and out of the abundance of his heart, his mouth will continue to speak.
Abraham LincolnMilitary glory-that attractive rainbow, that rises in showers of blood-that serpent's eye, that charms to destroy.
Abraham LincolnI understand that it is a maxim of law, that a poor plea may be a good plea to a bad declaration.
Abraham LincolnLets have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.
Abraham Lincoln