Quotes from Abraham Lincoln
When I go hear a man speak, I like to hear him speak like he's fighting a swarm of bees.
- Abraham Lincoln
I believe the declaration that 'all men are created equal' is the great fundamental principle upon which our free institutions rest.
- Abraham Lincoln
Allow me to assure you, that suspicion and jealousy never did help any man in any situation.
- Abraham Lincoln
All things desirable to men are contained in the Bible.
- Abraham Lincoln
A man's legs must be long enough to reach the ground.
- Abraham Lincoln
It is the man who does not want to express an opinion whose opinion I want.
- Abraham Lincoln
Persuasion, kind, unassuming persuasion, should be adopted to influence the conduct of men. The opposite course would be a reversal of human nature, which is God's decree and can never be reversed.
- Abraham Lincoln
And then, there will be some black men who can remember that, with silent tongue, and clenched teeth, and steady eye, and well-poised bayonnet, they have helped mankind on to this great consummation.
- Abraham Lincoln
I hold that while a man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind.
- Abraham Lincoln
I think the authors of that notable instrument [the Declaration of Independence] intended to include all men.
- Abraham Lincoln
Every man has a right to be equal with every other man.
- Abraham Lincoln
In order to win a man to your cause, you must first reach his heart, the great high road to his reason.
- Abraham Lincoln