Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address (19 November 1863).
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But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow, this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
— Abraham Lincoln on Consecration
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow, this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract." in the context of "Abraham Lincoln, The Gettysburg Address (19 November 1863)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Consecration" (Quotes: Dans le Droit canonique de 1917, la consécration d’un évêque sans mandat du pape n'est pas considérée comme un schisme, mais seulement comme un abus d’autorité et n’entraîne pas d’excommunication. L’ensemble de l'histoire de l'Église manifeste un point de vue différent sur le problème des consécrations épiscopales faites sans mandat du pape. C'est très important.)
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About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
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