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I think also there's no question that Lincoln has been diluted down through history in some way, almost by becoming as iconic as he is,… — James Spader
Lincoln' is a powerful film. It's one of those epic films that talk about this very specific issue in history of the United States. — Demian Bichir
There is no disputing that Lincoln was a great man. — Judy Biggert
Well, it seems to me Lincoln, I suppose, is kind of a model of a particular sort of presidency, a presidency that first of all… — David Herbert Donald
At the beginning, Lincoln was so inexperienced he had reverence for military expertise, not realizing that there wasn't any military expertise, that the most anybody… — David Herbert Donald
Lincoln had no such person that he could talk with. Often, as a result, he debated with himself, and he would draw up a kind… — David Herbert Donald
Founded when Abraham Lincoln believed education could lead the nation out of its darkest days, Ohio State now provides a powerful platform of interdisciplinary academic… — Gordon Gee
Abe Lincoln died because he stood for liberty and truth. — Don Cornell
How did the land of Jefferson, how did the land of King, become the land of hamburgers and raisins that can sing? Roosevelt was cripple,… — Don McLean
Now if you shoot someone, sir, you can get off Scott free. It's the latest thing Mr. Lincoln, can you believe? — Hank Williams, Jr.
I was incredibly intimidated playing Lincoln Lee in the alternate universe, which was the first role I played on 'Fringe' because I was actually the… — Seth Gabel
You cannot build a little guy up by tearing a big guy down -- Abraham Lincoln said it. — John Kasich
EMILY's List members are deeply committed to electing pro-choice Democratic women whom we trust to stand up for our rights, treat us honestly, and make… — Ellen Malcolm
As the chief speaker at the dedication of the national cemetery at the Gettysburg Battlefield, statesman Edward Everett wrote to Lincoln: I should be glad… — Abraham Lincoln
Our original title, you know, was `The Man in Lincoln`s Nose`. Couldn`t use it, though. They also wouldn`t let us shoot people on Mount Rushmore.… — Alfred Hitchcock
You have to face the fact that I have no reputation as a composer; I have my reputation as a songwriter and a performer-and that… — Elvis Costello
What did Napolean do for relaxation? He read a book. What did Lincoln do for relaxation? He read a book. What does Congress do for… — Jimmy Durante
Rail-splitting produced an immortal president in Lincoln, but golf hasn't produced even a good Congressman. — Will Rogers
To discriminate against a thoroughly upright citizen because he belongs to some particular church, or because, like Abraham Lincoln, he has not avowed his allegiance… — Theodore Roosevelt
You know Lincoln's famous remark about "God must have loved the common people, because he made so many of them?" Well, you are not going… — Will Rogers
Abraham Lincoln - the spirit incarnate of those who won victory in the Civil War - was the true representative of this people, not only… — Theodore Roosevelt
If I have erred, I err in company with Abraham Lincoln. — Theodore Roosevelt
If we think of Albert Schweitzer, Ghandi, Lincoln, we feel that the people who were the most outstanding in the this world are those who… — Frederick Lenz
My grandma would quote Abraham Lincoln all the time: "Whatever you do in life, be a good one." — Donald Cerrone
One unexpectedly striking moment, when Tom Amandes as Lincoln, recites the Gettysburg Address, not in booming, this-is-a-great-speech style, but casually, as if chatting over dinner.… — Neil Genzlinger

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