Quotes from Abraham Lincoln
And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in GOD, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.
- Abraham Lincoln
being used now, in order to force slavery on to Kansas; for it cannot be done in any other way. [Sensation.] The
- Abraham Lincoln
August] 26th. [1862] I am a patient man, always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance.
- Abraham Lincoln
The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people
- Abraham Lincoln
The larger the island of knowledge the longer the shore line of wonder. Wonder rather than doubt is the root of knowledge.
- Abraham Lincoln
I am not at all concerned about whose side God is on, for I know the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord's side.
- Abraham Lincoln
Worse than traitors in arms are the men who, pretending loyalty to the flag, feast and fatten on the misfortunes of the nation.
- Abraham Lincoln
We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.
- Abraham Lincoln
A capacity, and taste, for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others.
- Abraham Lincoln
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
- Abraham Lincoln
And in the end it's not the years in your life that count; it's the life in your years.
- Abraham Lincoln
With Malice Towards None
- Abraham Lincoln