Abraham Lincoln Quote

A nation may be said to consist of its territory, its people, and its laws. The territory is the only part which is of certain durability. "One generation passeth away and another generation cometh, but the earth abideth forever." It is of the first importance to duly consider and estimate this ever-enduring part.


Second State of the Union address (1862)


A nation may be said to consist of its territory, its people, and its laws. The territory is the only part which is of certain durability. One...

A nation may be said to consist of its territory, its people, and its laws. The territory is the only part which is of certain durability. One...

A nation may be said to consist of its territory, its people, and its laws. The territory is the only part which is of certain durability. One...

A nation may be said to consist of its territory, its people, and its laws. The territory is the only part which is of certain durability. One...