I soon began to dream. ... I heard subdued sobs, as if a number of people were weeping. ... I left my… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
God bless the soldiers and seamen, with all their brave commanders. — 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
I would like to speak in terms of praise due to the many brave officers and soldiers who have fought in 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
A private soldier has as much right to justice as a major-general. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Must I shoot a simple-minded soldier boy who deserts, while I must not touch a hair of the wily agitator who induces… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
When I left Springfield [to become President] I asked the people to pray for me. I was not a Christian. When I… — 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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