For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake, and often yields it up in his country's cause. The highest merit, then is due to the soldier.


The Life and Writings of Abraham Lincoln (ed. Modern Library, 2012) - ISBN: 9780307816818

Abraham Lincoln Quotes

For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake,...

For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake,...

For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake,...

For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake,...