On the recordFebruary 22, 1842
The cause itself seems suddenly transformed from a cold abstract theory to a living, breathing, active and powerful chieftain, going forth conquering and to conquer.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “The cause itself seems suddenly transformed from a cold abstract theory to a living, breathing, active and powerful…”
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In an address on temperance, Lincoln uses a powerful metaphor to describe the invigorated state of the movement.
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