Fondly do we hope, ferverently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I understand that it is a maxim of law, that a poor plea may be a good plea to a bad declaration. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We hope all danger may be overcome; but to conclude that no danger may ever arise would itself be extremely dangerous. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I have stepped out upon this platform that I may see you and that you may see me, and in the arrangement… — 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
You may have a wen or a cancer upon your person and not be able to cut it out lest you bleed… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise. — 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
Our political problem now is, "Can we as a nation continue together permanently - forever - half slave and half free?" — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
May the Almighty grant that the cause of truth, justice, and humanity, shall in no wise suffer at my hands. — 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
In 1841 you and I had together a tedious low-water trip, on a Steam Boat from Louisville to St. Louis. You may… — 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
I do not think I could myself, be brought to support a man for office, whom I knew to be an open… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
You may burn my body to ashes, and scatter them to the winds of heaven; you may drag my soul down to… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Allow the president to invade a neighboring nation, whenever he shall deem it necessary to repel an invasion, and you allow him… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God; and each invokes His aid against the other. It may seem… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing. With some the… — 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
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
Extemporaneous speaking should be practised [sic] and cultivated. It is the lawyer's avenue to the public. However able and faithful he may… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
When I so pressingly urge a strict observance of all the laws, let me not be understood as saying there are no… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I do not wish to be misunderstood upon this subject of slavery in this country. I suppose it may long exist, and… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Life may not always be a bed of roses. All of us are aware of this fact. There are numerous times in… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
The purposes of the Almighty are perfect, and must prevail, though we erring mortals may fail to accurately perceive them in advance.… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
A nation may be said to consist of its territory, its people, and its laws. The territory is the only part which… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We better know there is a fire whence we see much smoke rising than we could know it by one or two… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Again, a law may be both constitutional and expedient, and yet may be administered in an unjust and unfair way. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Whatever spiteful fools may say, Each jealous ranting yelper, No woman ever went astray, Without a man to help her — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
That everyone may receive at least a moderate education appears to be an objective of vital importance. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I happen temporarily to occupy this big White House. I am living witness that any one of your children may look to… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
In great contests each party claims to act in accordance with the will of God. Both may be, and one must be… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We shall not fail - if we stand firm, we shall not fail. Wise counsels may accelerate, or mistakes delay it, but,… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Upon the subject of education ... I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
It may be affirmed, without extravagance, that the free institutions we enjoy, have developed the powers, and improved the condition, of our… — 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
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
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
I could not have slept tonight if I had left that helpless little creature to perish on the ground. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share
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
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
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
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
I am glad to see that a system of labor prevails under which laborers can strike when they want to. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share
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
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
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