You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot e…

Abraham Lincoln
789 citations
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn.
Humor
31

More Author Quotes

I sincerely wish war was a pleasanter and easier business than it is, but it does not admit of holidays. ✨ Abraham Lincoln (2001). Lincoln's Words: Sentiments from the 16th President of the United St … ▶
I couldn't be two faced. If I had two faces, I wouldn't wear this one.
If I gave McClellan all the men he asked for, they could not find room to lie down; they'd have to sleep standing up. ✨ Abraham Lincoln (2001). Lincoln's Words: Sentiments from the 16th President of … ▶
We must remember that the people of all the States are entitled to all the privileges and immunities of the citizen of the several States. We should bear this in mind, and act in such a way as to say … ▶
Public opinion, though often formed upon a wrong basis, yet generally has a strong underlying sense of justice.

You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn.

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes