This chapter analyzes Lincoln's speech addressing the rise of lawlessness, lynching, and mob rule in America pre-presidency, emphasizing the responsibilities of the post-founding generation to maintain the nation's achievements. Lincoln contrasts the founding era's role of passion with the dangers of misplaced passions in the post-founding era, advocating for reason in self-government. The conversation delves into the challenges of finding worthy leaders, the impact of education on society, and Lincoln's views on the dangers of populism and the importance of political education for citizens.