Abraham Lincoln

“ Let us have that faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.
The reasonable man has long since agreed that intemperance is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, of all evils among mankind.
The purposes of the Almighty are perfect and must prevail, though we erring mortals may fail to accurately perceive them in advance.
Of the people, when they rise en masse in behalf of the Union and the liberties of their country, truly may it be said,—“The gates of hell can not prevail against them.” ”

“ I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that with you (the people) , and not with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office seekers, but with you, is the question. Shall the Union and shall the liberties of the country be preserved to the latest generation? ”

“ Do not worry, eat three square meals a day, say your prayers, be courteous to your creditors, keep your digestion good, steer clear of biliousness, (exercise, go slow and go easy. Maybe there are other things that your special case requires to make you happy; but, my friend, these I reckon will give you a good lift. ”