Abraham Lincoln:"[at his farewell speech] My friends: No one who is not in my situation can appreciate the feelings of sadness I have at this parting. To this place and to the kindness of these people: I owe everything. Here - I have lived for a quarter of a century. To you, dear friends: I owe all that I have, all that I am. I leave now, not knowing when or whether ever I may return, with a task before me is greater than that which rested upon Washington."
[⋯]:"without the assistance of the Almighty, who attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance - I cannot fail. Trusting in him who can go with me and remain with and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. Through his care commending, as I hope that in your prayers you will commend me. I bid you an affectionate farewell."
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