The Nation cannot be healed until the South is healed. Let the gulf be closed in which we bury strifes and hatreds. The good sense of our people will never consent to your scheme of vengeance.
Stevens
The people have no sense! And a new fool is born every second.
Lincoln
I have an abiding faith in their honesty and good purpose. I have trusted the people before, and they have not failed me.
Stevens
Bah——!
Lincoln
I can't tell you, Stevens, how your venomous plans sicken me. I'd rather work with you than fight you, if it's possible. But the line is drawn now—we've got to fight—and I'm not afraid of you.
Stevens