Neither Lincoln nor his Cabinet are the inciters or the inspiring leaders of the people, but only expressions-not ad hoc-of the national will.
"Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862"
Adam Gurowski
Roughly speaking, the people of a nation may be grouped into two classes, the inciters and the fighters.
"Peking Dust"
Ellen N. La Motte