Two Great Abe Lincoln Quotes

But first, did you know that during the civil war, union wives back home would scrape their linens for lint then send that lint to the front lines to be used as bandages? Nuts.

“As a nation, we began by declaring that ‘all men are created equal.’ We now practically read it ‘all men are created equal, except negroes.’ When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read ‘all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.’ When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”

“Too many pigs, not enough teats to nurse them” – referring to those who sought highly paid political appointments

Now enjoy these photos of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train:

Now here’s something I saw the other day. Love it.

Have a great day!