With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.

Summary

This quote, spoken by Abraham Lincoln, emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, compassion, and determination in achieving unity and healing for a divided nation. It encourages humanity to set aside animosity ("malice toward none") and approach each other with kindness ("charity for all"). It also emphasizes the need for unwavering commitment to justice and righteousness. Lincoln urges the nation to persevere in its efforts to mend the wounds caused by the Civil War, taking care of those affected by it, and striving for a fair and enduring peace, not only within the nation but also with other countries.