Abraham LincolnElections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.371Humanity
Abraham LincolnDon't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition. ✨ Beginnings: A New Perspective: Life Is Not about the Beginning Or the Ending. It is about … ▶371LifeTime
Abraham LincolnSir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.371Reflection
Abraham LincolnWhy don't I drink from a straw? Because straws are for suckers.371Thought
Abraham LincolnThe world has never had a good definition of the word liberty, and the American people, just now, are much in want of one. We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word w… ▶361Humanity
Abraham LincolnA new book is like a friend that I have yet to meet361Reading
Abraham LincolnMen are not flattered by being shown that there has been a difference of purpose between the Almighty and them. To deny it, however, in this case, is to deny that there is a God g… ▶372ReadingThoughtTruth
Abraham LincolnWe live in the midst of alarms; anxiety beclouds the future; we expect some new disaster with each newspaper we read. ✨ Abraham Lincoln (2008). Speeches and Letters of Abrah… ▶372HopeReadingTime
Abraham LincolnNo organic law can ever be framed with a provision specifically applicable to every question which may occur in practical administration. .. No foresight can anticipate nor any do… ▶373Politics
Abraham LincolnI repeat the declaration made a year ago, that 'while I remain in my present position I shall not attempt to retract or modify the emancipation proclamation, nor shall I return to… ▶351HumanityTime
Abraham LincolnI failed, I failed, and that is about all that can be said about it.351Life
Abraham LincolnI would save the Union. I would save it the shortest way under the Constitution. The sooner the national authority can be restored; the nearer the Union will be 'the Union as it w… ▶373Hope
Abraham LincolnI am not concerned that you have fallen -- I am concerned that you arise.351Humor
Abraham LincolnIt is rather for us here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full m… ▶351Death
Abraham LincolnNo matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens. ✨ Biography/Personal Quotes. www.imdb.com.362Sadness
Abraham LincolnAny people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a mo… ▶351HopeHumanityPolitics
Abraham LincolnFew can be induced to labor exclusively for posterity; and none will do it enthusiastically. Posterity has done nothing for us; and theorize on it as we may, practically we shall … ▶362ThoughtTime
Abraham LincolnI could not sleep when I got on such a hunt for an idea until I had caught it; ...This was a kind of passion with me, and it has stuck by me; for I am never easy now, when I am ha… ▶352LovePhilosophyThought
Abraham LincolnI am very little inclined on any occasion to say anything unless I hope to produce some good by it. ✨ Abraham Lincoln (2012). The Complete Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lin… ▶374Hope
Abraham LincolnAgain, a law may be both constitutional and expedient, and yet may be administered in an unjust and unfair way. ✨ Abraham Lincoln, Mario Matthew Cuomo, G. S. Boritt (2004). … ▶352DeathPolitics
Abraham LincolnThat on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred ans sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any state or designated part of a State, th… ▶352HumanityPolitics
Abraham LincolnYou dislike the emancipation proclamation; and, perhaps, would have it retracted. You say it is unconstitutional - I think differently. ✨ Abraham Lincoln, Terence Ball (2013… ▶374PoliticsThought
Abraham LincolnIf you trust, you will be disappointed occasionally, but if you mistrust, you will be miserable all the time.341Time
Abraham LincolnDo not destroy that immortal emblem of humanity, the Declaration of Independence. ✨ Abraham Lincoln, Mario Matthew Cuomo, G. S. Boritt (2004). Lincoln on Democracy, p.123, F… ▶341DeathHumanity
Abraham LincolnYou think slavery is right and ought to be extended; while we think it is wrong and ought to be restricted. That I suppose is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial differe… ▶352Thought
Abraham LincolnTact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves. ✨ Martin D. Tullai, Abraham Lincoln (1998). Speaking of Abraham Lincoln374Reflection
Abraham LincolnThe people will save their government, if the government itself will allow them. ✨ Abraham Lincoln (2008). The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, p.421, Wildside Press LLC<… ▶341HumanityPolitics
Abraham LincolnGovernment of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth. ✨ Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, Pa., 19 Nov. 1863.352HumanityPolitics
Abraham LincolnA friend is one who has the same enemies as you have. ✨ Abraham Lincoln (1992). The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, Plume341Philosophy
Abraham LincolnWriting, the art of communicating thoughts to the mind through the eye, is the great invention of the world. ✨ Abraham Lincoln's address on discoveries and inventions a… ▶374Thought
