I hope it will not be irreverent in me to say, that if it be probable that God would reveal his will… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If both factions, or neither, shall abuse you, you will probably be about right. Beware of being assailed by one and praised… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Now if you should hear any one say that Lincoln don't [sic] want to go to Congress, I wish you as a… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Slavery is wrong. If Slavery is right, all words, acts, laws, and Constitutions against it, are themselves wrong, and should be silenced,… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Kings had always been involving and impoverishing their people in wars, pretending generally, if not always, that the good of the people… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I have always wanted to deal with everyone I meet candidly and honestly. If I have made any assertion not warranted by… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I think slavery is wrong, morally, and politically. I desire that it should be no further spread in these United States, and… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Submitted to the Sec. of War. On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If I care to listen to every criticism, let alone act on them, then this shop may as well be closed for… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
The provision of the Constitution giving the war making power to Congress was dictated, as I understand it, by the following reasons:… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Received as I am by the members of a legislature the majority of whom do not agree with me in political sentiments,… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Do the people of the South really entertain fears that a Republican administration would, directly, or indirectly, interfere with their slaves, or… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If it were not for my firm belief in an overruling Providence, it would be difficult for me, in the midst of… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I have really got it into my head to try to be United States Senator, and, if I could have your support,… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
A good, real, unrestrained, hearty laugh is a sort of glorified internal massage, performed rapidly and automatically. It manipulates and revitalizes corners… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I have neither time nor disposition to enter into discussion with the Friend, and end this occasion by suggesting for her consideration… — 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;… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If the good people in their wisdom shall see fit to keep me in the background, I have been too familiar with… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We can not have free government without elections; and if the rebellion could force us to forego, or postpone a national election… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If ever this free people, if this Government itself is ever utterly demoralized, it will come from this incessant human wriggle and… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If we believe the Bible, we must accept the fact that, in the old days, God and his angels came to humans… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Gen. Schurz thinks I was a little cross in my late note to you. If I was, I ask pardon. If I… — 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
The man who stands by and says nothing, when the peril of his government is discussed, can not be misunderstood. If not… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
But the proclamation, as law, either is valid, or is not valid. If it is not valid, it needs no retraction. If… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We cannot ask a man what he will do, and if we should, and he should answer us, we should despise him… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I am not a very sentimental man; and the best sentiment I can think of is, that if you collect the signatures… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If a man will stand up and assert, and repeat and re-assert, that two and two do not make four, I know… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
As to the whiskers, having never worn any, do you not think people would call it a piece of silly affectation if… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
If there is no military need for the building, leave it alone, neither putting anyone in or out of it, except on… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I do not deny the possibility that the people may err in an election; but if they do, the true [cure] is… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I never encourage deceit, and falsehood, especially if you have got a bad memory, is the worst enemy a fellow can have.… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I believe, if we take habitual drunkards as a class, their heads and their hearts will bear an advantageous comparison with those… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
And I am glad to know that there is a system of labor - where the laborer can strike if he wants… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
[If not re-elected in 1864] then it will be my duty to so co-operate with the President elect, as to save the… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Let all Americans - let all lovers of liberty everywhere - join in the great and good work. If we do this,… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Adhere to your purpose and you will soon feel as well as you ever did. On the contrary, if you falter, and… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
There is really no crisis except an artificial one...If the great American people will only keep their temper, on both sides of… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Let no young man choosing the law for a calling for a moment yield to the popular belief -- resolve to be… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Towering genius...thirsts and burns for distinction; and, if possible, it will have it, whether at the expense of emancipating slaves or enslaving… — 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
In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all; and to the young, it comes with bitterest agony because it takes them unawares.… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
The man does not live who is more devoted to peace than I am. None who would do more to preserve it. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
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