But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead,… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
As long as the Almighty permitted intelligent men, created in his image and likeness, to fight in public and kill each other… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Whether or not the world would be vastly benefited by a total banishment from it of all intoxicating drinks seems not now… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
The money power preys on the nation in times of peace, and conspires against it in times of adversity. It is more… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Nowhere in the world is presented a government of so much liberty and equality. To the humblest and poorest amongst us are… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I have never studied the art of paying compliments to women; but I must say that if all that has been said… — 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
In the early days of the world, the Almighty said to the first of our race "In the sweat of thy face… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I can not but hate the prospect of slavery's expansion. I hate it because of the monstrous injustice of slavery itself. I… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
And, inasmuch [as] most good things are produced by labour, it follows that all such things of right belong to those whose… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Here in my heart, my happiness, my house. Here inside the lighted window is my love, my hope, my life. Peace is… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Writing, the art of communicating thoughts to the mind through the eye, is the great invention of the world...enabling us to converse… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief. Once relieved, its… — 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
In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all; and to the young, it comes with bitterest agony because it takes… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and… — 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