This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If this country is ever demoralized, it will come from trying to live without work. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
No country can sustain, in idleness, more than a small percentage of its numbers. The great majority must labor at something productive. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Now I confess myself as belonging to that class in the country who contemplate slavery as a moral, social and political evil... — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
With this honor devolves upon you also a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so under God it will sustain… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations; and to no one… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief. Once relieved, its… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Many free countries have lost their liberty, and ours may lose hers; but, if she shall, be it my proudest plume, not… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Let every American, every lover of liberty, every well wisher to his posterity, swear by the blood of the Revolution, never to… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Again I admonish you not to be turned from your stern purpose of defending your beloved country and its free institutions by… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
It is with your aid, as the people, that I think we shall be able to preserve - not the country, for… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If ever I feel the soul within me elevate and expand to those dimensions not wholly unworthy of its Almighty Architect, it… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Accounts of outrages committed by mobs form the every-day news of the times. They have pervaded the country from New England to… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Let none falter who thinks he is right, and we may succeed. But if, after all, we shall fail, be it so:… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
It is most cheering and encouraging for me to know that in the efforts which I have made and am making for… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I do not doubt that our country will finally come through safe and undivided. But do not misunderstand me... I do not… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Next came the Patent laws. These began in England in 1624; and, in this country, with the adoption of our constitution. Before… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Now, I confess myself as belonging to that class in the country who contemplate slavery as a moral, social and political evil,… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Young man, if God gives me four years more to rule this country, I believe it will become what it ought to… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I agree with you, Mr. Chairman, that the working men are the basis of all governments, for the plain reason that they… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Reduce the supply of black labor by colonizing the black laborer out of the country, and by precisely so much you increase… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I expect to maintain this contest until successful, or till I die, or am conquered, or my term expires, or Congress or… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
One section of our country believes slavery is right, and ought to be extended, while the other believes it is wrong, and… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in bonds… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I have not permitted myself, gentlemen, to conclude that I am the best man in the country; but I am reminded, in… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
An allusion has been made to the Homestead Law. I think it worthy of consideration, and that the wild lands of the… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
In this age, in this country, public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail; against it, nothing can succeed. Whoever molds… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
A husband and wife may be divorced and go out of the presence and beyond the reach of each other, but the… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I can hardly believe that the South and North can live in peace, unless we can get rid of the negroes ...… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Next came the Patent laws. These began in England in 1624; and, in this country, with the adoption of our constitution. Before then [these?],… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
While the people retain their virtue and vigilance, no administration, by any extreme of wickedness or folly, can very seriously injure the government in… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I could not have slept tonight if I had left that helpless little creature to perish on the ground. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in bonds of fraternal… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If you wish to be a lawyer, attach no consequence to the place you are in, or the person you are with; but get… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
As we keep or break the Sabbath Day we nobly save or meanly lose the last best hope by which man rises. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We know, Southern men declare that their slaves are better off than hired laborers amongst us. How little they know, whereof they speak! There… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I am glad to see that a system of labor prevails under which laborers can strike when they want to. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
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