Maxioms by Abraham Lincoln
This is the one hundred and tenth anniversary of the birthday of
Washington. We are met to celebrate this read more
This is the one hundred and tenth anniversary of the birthday of
Washington. We are met to celebrate this day. Washington is the
mightiest name on earth--long since mightiest in the cause of
civil liberty; still mightiest in moral reformation. On that
name an eulogy is expected. It can not be. To add brightness to
the sun or glory to the name of Washington is alike impossible.
Let none attempt it. In solemn awe pronounce the name and in its
naked, deathless splendor leave it shining on.
Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.
Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.
I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere to go. My read more
I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day.
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.
There is another old poet whose name I do not now remember who said, "Truth is the daughter of Time."
There is another old poet whose name I do not now remember who said, "Truth is the daughter of Time."
