To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.
~ Abraham Lincoln
It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.
~ Abraham Lincoln
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
~ Abraham Lincoln
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
~ Abraham Lincoln
Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.
~ Abraham Lincoln
We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.
~ Abraham Lincoln
I will prepare and some day my chance will come.
~ Abraham Lincoln
I don’t know who my grandfather was; I’m much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
~ Abraham Lincoln’
I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.
~ Abraham Lincoln
A house divided against itself cannot stand.
~ Abraham Lincoln
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.
~ Abraham Lincoln
That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.
~ Abraham Lincoln
That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.
~ Abraham Lincoln
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.
~ Abraham Lincoln
