Quotes from Abraham Lincoln

being used now, in order to force slavery on to Kansas; for it cannot be done in any other way. [Sensation.] The

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.

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.

if what i feel were equally distributed to the whole human family there would not be one cheerful face on earth

The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people

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When I learn new things I change my mind, what do you do?

The larger the island of knowledge the longer the shore line of wonder. Wonder rather than doubt is the root of knowledge.

If you ask me to cut down a tree I'll spend the first four hours sharpening the axe.

A drop of honey catches more flies than a gallon of gall.

If people see the Capitol going on, it is a sign we intend the Union shall go on

Quando faccio bene mi sento bene. Quando faccio male mi sento male. Questa è la mia religione.

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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.

NO AMERICAN CAN study the character and career of Abraham Lincoln without being carried away by sentimental emotions. We are always inclined to idealize that which we love, — a state of mind very unfavorable to the exercise of sober critical judgment.

Worse than traitors in arms are the men who, pretending loyalty to the flag, feast and fatten on the misfortunes of the nation.

We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.

Let the people know the facts, and the country will be safe

January 18th. Georgia secedes [from the union]. 21st. Withdrawal from the Senate of Jefferson Davis and other southern senators. 26th. (To Mrs. C. W. Pratt) Herewith I send you my autograph, which you request. 26th. Louisiana secedes.

Advancement—improvement in condition—is the order of things in a society of equals.

As to your proposals that a poll shall be opened in every precinct, and that the whole shall take place on the same day, I do not personally object.

A capacity, and taste, for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others.

The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present.

In leaving the people's business in their hands, we cannot be wrong.