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05/07/1837 This thing of living in Springfield is rather a dull business after all, at least it is so to me. Topics: Family
05/07/1837 Whatever woman may cast her lot with mine, should any ever do so, it is my intention to do all in my power to make her happy and contented; and there is nothing I can immagine, that would make me more unhappy than to fail in the effort. Topics: Love
05/07/1837 My opinion is that you had better not do it. You have not been accustomed to hardship, and it may be more severe than you now immagine. Topics: Love, Family
08/16/1837 I want in all cases to do right, and most particularly so, in all cases with women. Topics: Love
08/16/1837 Nothing would make me more miserable than to believe you miserable – nothing more happy, than to know you were so. Topics: Love
01/27/1838 ... to the support of the Constitution and Laws, let every American pledge his life, his property, and his sacred honor. Topics: Freedom, Inspirational, America
01/27/1838 Passion has helped us; but can do so no more. It will in future be our enemy. Topics:
01/27/1838 If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide. Topics: Freedom, America,Famous
01/27/1838 Although bad Laws, if they exist, should be repealed as soon as possible, still while they continue in force, for the sake of example, they should be religiously observed. Topics: Law
01/27/1838 Let reverence for the Laws, be breathed by every American mother, to the lisping babe, that prattles on her lap. Topics: Law

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