And whereas it is the duty of nations as well as of men, to own their dependence upon the overruling power of… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Of our political revolution of '76, we all are justly proud. It has given us a degree of political freedom, far exceeding… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I do not allow myself to suppose that either the convention or the League, have concluded to decide that I am either… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me. Now, at the end of three years… — 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
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
In regards to this great Book [the Bible], I have but to say it is the best gift God has given to… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I should like to know if, taking this old Declaration of Independence, which declares that all men are equal upon principle, you… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
No client ever had money enough to bribe my conscience or to stop its utterance against wrong, and oppression. My conscience is… — 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