That a great battle must soon be fought no one could doubt; but, in the apparent and perhaps real absence of plan on the part of Lee, it was impossible to foretell the precise scene of the encounter. Edward Everett absenceapparentbattle Change image and share on social
There is no sanctuary of virtue like home. Edward Everett homesanctuaryvirtue Change image and share on social
I feel, as never before, how justly, from the dawn of history to the present time, men have paid the homage of their gratitude and admiration to the memory of those who nobly sacrifice their lives, that their fellow-men may live in safety and in honor. Edward Everett admirationdawnfeel share on social
I will not refuse to do something that I can do. Edward Everett refuse Change image and share on social
Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive. Edward Everett amendferventmake Change image and share on social
Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army. Edward Everett armyeducationliberty Change image and share on social
God bless the Union; - it is dearer to us for the blood of brave men which has been shed in its defence. Edward Everett blessbloodbrave Change image and share on social
It was appointed by law in Athens, that the obsequies of the citizens who fell in battle should be performed at the public expense, and in the most honorable manner. Edward Everett appointathensbattle Change image and share on social
There were speeches made in Congress in the very last session before the outbreak of the Rebellion, so ferocious as to show that their authors were under the influence of a real frenzy. Edward Everett authorcongressferocious Change image and share on social
General Reynolds immediately found himself engaged with a force which greatly outnumbered his own, and had scarcely made his dispositions for the action when he fell, mortally wounded, at the head of his advance. Edward Everett actionadvancedisposition share on social
