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Of Lincoln no words can be uttered or withheld that could add to or detract from his imperishable fame.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “Of Lincoln no words can be uttered or withheld that could add to or detract from his imperishable fame.”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson reflects on the enduring legacy of Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing the timelessness of his reputation.
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Irishmen, in common with liberty-loving men everywhere, looked with abhorrence upon the attempt of a great European power to establish monarchy upon the ruins of republics.
His genius and faith gave succeeding generations the opportunity for life and liberty.
In the presence of this wondrous fulfillment of predicted greatness, prophecy looks out upon the future and stands dumb.
Lincoln in public speech uttered the words, 'My fellow-citizens.' Truly the magical words 'fellow-citizens' never fail to touch a responsive chord in the patriotic heart.