What has ever threatened our liberty and prosperity save and except this institution of Slavery?
Abraham LincolnBut in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or to detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
Abraham LincolnI am busily engaged in the study of the Bible. I believe it is God's word because it finds me where I am.
Abraham LincolnIf the negro is a man, why then my ancient faith teaches me that โall men are created equal,' and that there can be no moral right in connection with one man's making a slave of another.
Abraham Lincoln