It is vain and foolish to arraign this man or that for the part he has taken, or has not taken, and to hold the government responsible for his acts. In no administration can there be perfect equality of action and uniform satisfaction rendered by all. But this government must be preserved in spite of the acts of any man or set of men. It is worthy your every effort. Nowhere in the world is presented a government of so much liberty and equality. To the humblest and poorest amongst us are held out the highest privileges and positions. The present moment finds me at the White House, yet there is as good a chance for your children as there was for my father's.


Speeches to Ohio Regiments (1864) - Speech to One Hundred Forty-eighth Ohio Regiment

Abraham Lincoln Quotes

It is vain and foolish to arraign this man or that for the part he has taken, or has not taken, and to hold the government responsible for his acts....

It is vain and foolish to arraign this man or that for the part he has taken, or has not taken, and to hold the government responsible for his acts....

It is vain and foolish to arraign this man or that for the part he has taken, or has not taken, and to hold the government responsible for his acts....

It is vain and foolish to arraign this man or that for the part he has taken, or has not taken, and to hold the government responsible for his acts....