Quote by Abraham Lincoln
Fellow-citizens, we cannot escape history. We of this Congress and this administration, will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance, or insignificance, can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass, will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation. We say we are for the Union. The world will not forget that we say this. We know how to save the Union. The world knows we do know how to save it. Weeven we herehold the power, and bear the responsibility. In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the freehonorable alike in what we give, and what we preserve. We shall nobly save, or meanly lose, the last best, hope of earth.
Summary
In this quote, spoken by Abraham Lincoln during a speech to Congress, he emphasizes the significance of their actions and the impact they will have on future generations. Lincoln cautions that history will judge both their personal importance and their ability to preserve and save the Union. He asserts that their commitment to the Union will not be forgotten by the world and reiterates their responsibility and power in exerting that unity. Additionally, Lincoln highlights the importance of granting freedom to slaves in order to ensure freedom for all, and emphasizes that their actions will determine whether they nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope of the earth.
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