Quote by Abraham Lincoln

We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. ... The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.

We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final

Summary

The quote emphasizes the purpose of dedicating a part of the field as a burial site for those who sacrificed their lives in defense of their nation. It asserts the significance and appropriateness of this gesture. It also raises the notion that while the words spoken on that day may not be highly remembered, the deeds of the fallen soldiers will never be forgotten by the world. This highlights the enduring impact of their courageous actions over mere speeches or commemorations.

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