In the advocacy, however, of what he believed to be for the public weal, 'he took counsel ever of his courage, never of his fears.' That he possessed the ability to have acquitted himself with honor in responsible positions of public trust, no one who knew him could doubt.
Stevenson emphasizes the importance of courage in advocating for public good, regardless of fear.
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It is high privilege and high honor to be a citizen of this grand republic.
Never forget that citizenship in such a government carries with it tremendous responsibility, a responsibility that we cannot evade.
It is in very truth a government of the people, in an important sense a government standing separate and apart; its foundations the morality, the intelligence, the patriotism of the people.
The value of the great Ordinance to millions who have since found homes within the limits of the vast area embraced within its provision cannot be overstated.