What does Lincoln mean when he says, "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"? What does Lincoln mean when he continues by saying, "But it can never forget what they did here"?

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Most people will not notice this speech, and it will likely be forgotten quickly.

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What does Lincoln mean when he says, "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"? What does Lincoln mean when he continues by saying, "But it can never forget what they did here"?

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