Be excellent and party on dudes.

The 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.

The man does not live who is more devoted to peace than I am. None who would do more to preserve it.

I am a moderate walker, however I never stroll back.

That we we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Without the assistance of that Divine Being...I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail.

Human-nature will not change.