I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me. Abraham Lincoln More Quotes by Abraham Lincoln More Quotes From Abraham Lincoln Kings had always been involving and impoverishing their people in wars, pretending generally, if not always, that the good of the people was the object Abraham Lincoln kings war peace I hold, that in contemplation of universal law, and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual. Abraham Lincoln unions law war I therefore consider that in view of the Constitution and the laws, the Union is unbroken; and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States. Abraham Lincoln views law war 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. Abraham Lincoln independence unions war I would save the Union. I would save it the shortest way under the Constitution. The sooner the national authority can be restored; the nearer the Union will be 'the Union as it was'. Abraham Lincoln unions war way I cannot make it better known than it already is that I strongly favor colonization. Abraham Lincoln colonization favors war And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free; and that the Executive government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons. Abraham Lincoln government military war I would like to speak in terms of praise due to the many brave officers and soldiers who have fought in the cause of the war. Abraham Lincoln soldier brave war I freely acknowledge myself the servant of the people, according to the bond of service - the United States Constitution; and that, as such, I am responsible to them. Abraham Lincoln united-states war people But the proclamation, as law, either is valid, or is not valid. If it is not valid, it needs no retraction. If it is valid, it can not be retracted, any more than the dead can be brought to life. Abraham Lincoln law war needs Peace does not appear so distant as it did. I hope it will come soon, and come to stay; and so come as to be worth the keeping in all future time. Abraham Lincoln civil-war doe war You say you will not fight to free negroes. Some of them seem willing to fight for you; but, no matter. Fight you, then exclusively to save the Union. Abraham Lincoln unions fighting war And then, there will be some black men who can remember that, with silent tongue, and clenched teeth, and steady eye, and well-poised bayonnet, they have helped mankind on to this great consummation. Abraham Lincoln eye men war I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations; and to no one of them, more than to yourself. Abraham Lincoln prayer christian country The Lord spared the fitten and the rest he seen fitten to die. Abraham Lincoln civil-war lord war He has got the slows, Mr. Blair. Abraham Lincoln blair civil-war war I can't spare this man, he fights! Abraham Lincoln fighting men war Lamon, that speech won't scour. It is a flat failure and the people are disappointed. Abraham Lincoln speech war people I think to lose Kentucky is nearly the same as to lose the whole game. Abraham Lincoln kentucky war thinking I can make brigadier generals, but i can't make horses. Abraham Lincoln civil-war horse war
