Declaration Quote by Daniel Fried

Lincoln once said that America was founded on a proposition that was written by Jefferson in 1776. We are really founded on an argument…

— Joseph J. Ellis

“Lincoln embraced the Declaration of Independence before and during the Civil War to justify both prosecuting the war and abolishing slavery, Wilson denounced the…

— Mark R. Levin

The nation was founded and "dedicated," to use Lincoln's language in the "Gettysburg Address," to equality as a "self-evident truth." But this very principle…

— Ronald Takaki

“Abraham Lincoln: Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.”

— John O'Leary

The Declaration of Independence states that the Creator gave man the right to liberty. It seems man can realize that liberty only if he…

— Vaclav Havel

“it is impossible to have any deep understanding of Lincoln’s speech without thinking about the context of the speech: a memorial service.) Here”

— Terry Marselle

“Abraham Lincoln once said, “The strength of a nation lies in the people—in the homes of the people.” The”

— Billy Graham

“Lincoln spoke for them when, in his first inaugural, he affirmed that labour is prior to and independent of capital. Capital is only the…

— Hugh Brogan

The perfection of our union, especially our commitment to equality of opportunity, has been a story of constant striving to live up to our…

— Paul Ryan

America was founded on the principle of inalienable rights, not dictated duties. The Declaration of Independence states that every human being has a right…

— Alex Epstein

The Declaration of Independence summarizes the civic principles of American life. It agrees with this biblical perspective when it affirms that we are all…

— Alan Keyes

“Lincoln did not admire those who think it is a mark of sophistication to sneer at patriotism. He believed that God has a will…

— Elton Trueblood