Abraham Lincoln, the Preserver of our nation, one of the greatest men of time not because of knowledge or stature, but because he did the hard things at the right times.
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.”
Abraham Lincoln
“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. The great point is to bring them the real facts.”
Abraham Lincoln
“I will prepare and some day my chance will come.”
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
“That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.”
Abraham Lincoln
“The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.”
Abraham Lincoln
“Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.”
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
“I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number.”
Abraham Lincoln
“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”
Abraham Lincoln
“Those who would deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.”
Abraham Lincoln
“The ballot is stronger than the bullet.”
Abraham Lincoln
“Don’t pray that God’s on our side, pray that we’re on his side.”
Abraham Lincoln
“If I only had an hour to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 45 minutes sharpening my axe.”
Abraham Lincoln
“He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.”
Abraham Lincoln