Adlai Stevenson: “At that fatal threshold the philosopher ceases to be wise, and the song of the poet is silent.”

His genius and faith gave succeeding generations the opportunity for life and liberty.

To this man, more than to any other, are we indebted for the supreme fact that ninety millions of people are at this hour, in the loftiest sense of the expression, fellow-citizens of a common country.

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.

Judgment and prudence should be mixed in equal parts with love and affection in the transaction, to secure a lasting and happy union.