Adlai Stevenson: “There is no evil that we cannot either face or fly from but the consciousness of duty disregarded.”

Only those who believe attempt the seemingly impossible and, by attempting, prove that one with God can chase a thousand and two can put ten thousand to flight.

My countrymen, the little settlement planted just three centuries ago near the spot upon which we have to-day assembled has under divine guidance grown into a mighty nation.

Touched by his magic wand, millions of trees now beautify and adorn this magnificent State.

To garner up the fruits of successful revolution by ensuring stable government was the task demanding the loftiest statesmanship.