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But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract.
Lincoln, Abraham
Excerpt from Our Holidays Their Meaning and Spirit; retold from St. Nicholas · This quote is tagged Soldier · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Help your friends discover QB
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But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract.