Edward Everett

In Italy, on the breaking up of the Roman Empire, society might be said to be resolved into its original elements, - into hostile atoms, whose only movement was that of mutual repulsion.

There is no sanctuary of virtue like home.

Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.

Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive.

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.