Country Quotes by Abraham Lincoln

Public opinion in this country is everything.

— Abraham Lincoln

My God! My God! What will the country say?

— Abraham Lincoln

If this country is ever demoralized, it will come from trying to live without work.

— Abraham Lincoln

Let the people know the truth and the country is safe.

— Abraham Lincoln

This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it.

— Abraham Lincoln

One section of our country believes slavery is right, and ought to be extended, while the other believes it is wrong, and…

— Abraham Lincoln

Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in bonds…

— Abraham Lincoln

Reduce the supply of black labor by colonizing the black laborer out of the country, and by precisely so much you increase…

— Abraham Lincoln

I expect to maintain this contest until successful, or till I die, or am conquered, or my term expires, or Congress or…

— Abraham Lincoln

I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country.

— Abraham Lincoln

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief.

— Abraham Lincoln

I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my…

— Abraham Lincoln

I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations; and to no one…

— Abraham Lincoln

Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his…

— Abraham Lincoln

I can hardly believe that the South and North can live in peace, unless we can get rid of the negroes ...…

— Abraham Lincoln

An allusion has been made to the Homestead Law. I think it worthy of consideration, and that the wild lands of the…

— Abraham Lincoln

I have not permitted myself, gentlemen, to conclude that I am the best man in the country; but I am reminded, in…

— Abraham Lincoln

In this age, in this country, public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail; against it, nothing can succeed. Whoever molds…

— Abraham Lincoln

A husband and wife may be divorced and go out of the presence and beyond the reach of each other, but the…

— Abraham Lincoln

If ever I feel the soul within me elevate and expand to those dimensions not wholly unworthy of its Almighty Architect, it…

— Abraham Lincoln

It is with your aid, as the people, that I think we shall be able to preserve - not the country, for…

— Abraham Lincoln

I agree with you, Mr. Chairman, that the working men are the basis of all governments, for the plain reason that they…

— Abraham Lincoln

Life may not always be a bed of roses. All of us are aware of this fact. There are numerous times in…

— Abraham Lincoln

I do not wish to be misunderstood upon this subject of slavery in this country. I suppose it may long exist, and…

— Abraham Lincoln

As a nation, we began by declaring that 'all men are created equal.' We now practically read it 'all men are created…

— Abraham Lincoln

Young man, if God gives me four years more to rule this country, I believe it will become what it ought to…

— Abraham Lincoln

Now, I confess myself as belonging to that class in the country who contemplate slavery as a moral, social and political evil,…

— Abraham Lincoln

Next came the Patent laws. These began in England in 1624; and, in this country, with the adoption of our constitution. Before…

— Abraham Lincoln

I do not doubt that our country will finally come through safe and undivided. But do not misunderstand me... I do not…

— Abraham Lincoln

No country can sustain, in idleness, more than a small percentage of its numbers. The great majority must labor at something productive.

— Abraham Lincoln

Now I confess myself as belonging to that class in the country who contemplate slavery as a moral, social and political evil...

— Abraham Lincoln

With this honor devolves upon you also a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so under God it will sustain…

— Abraham Lincoln

“I hope to stand firm enough not to go backward, and yet not go forward fast enough to wreck the country's cause.”

— Abraham Lincoln

This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they…

— Abraham Lincoln

Let every American, every lover of liberty, every well wisher to his posterity, swear by the blood of the Revolution, never to…

— Abraham Lincoln

Again I admonish you not to be turned from your stern purpose of defending your beloved country and its free institutions by…

— Abraham Lincoln

Many free countries have lost their liberty, and ours may lose hers; but, if she shall, be it my proudest plume, not…

— Abraham Lincoln

May our children and our children's children to a thousand generations, continue to enjoy the benefits conferred upon us by a united…

— Abraham Lincoln

For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their…

— Abraham Lincoln

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief. Once relieved, its…

— Abraham Lincoln