Quote by Abraham Lincoln, Second Annual M

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 last generation.

Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history. We of this Congre

Summary

In this quote, the speaker emphasizes the inescapability of history and the lasting impact their actions will have on future generations. They acknowledge that regardless of individual importance, all members of the Congress and administration will be remembered. The "fiery trial" they mention signifies the challenges and tests they will face, and how they respond to them will determine whether they are revered or scorned by future generations. The quote serves as a reminder that the responsibility of those in power extends beyond the present moment and carries a weight of honor or dishonor that cannot be dismissed.

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By Abraham Lincoln, Second Annual M

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