We have, as all will agree, a free Government, where every man has a right to be equal with every other man.… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
“You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence” — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's throat, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
“I have never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration of Independence. --February 22, 1861” — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
The solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If we cannot give freedom to every creature, let us do nothing that will impose slavery upon any other creature. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I have never had a feeling, politically, that did not spring from the Declaration of Independence that all should have an equal… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
The Cause of civil liberty must not be surrendered at the end of one, or even one hundred defeats. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
“Our safety, our liberty, depends upon preserving the Constitution of the United States as our fathers made it inviolate. The people of… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
What has ever threatened our liberty and prosperity save and except this institution of Slavery? — 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
“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God cannot retain it.” — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Cling to liberty and right; battle fro them; leed for them; die for them, if need be; and have confidence in God. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Our government rests in public opinion. Whoever can change public opinion, can change the government, practically just so much. — 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
“The world has never had a good definition of the word liberty, and the American people, just now, are much in want… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
It was that which gave promise that in due time the weights should be lifted from the shoulders of all men, and… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Those who are ready to sacrifice freedom for security ultimately will lose both. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to… — 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
