Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln Quotes and Sayings


Abraham Lincoln 16th president of US (1809 - 1865)

Truth is generally the best vindication against slander. ~Abraham Lincoln

He can compress the most words into the smallest ideas of any man I ever met. ~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

I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come. ~Abraham Lincoln

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens. ~Abraham Lincoln

You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today. ~Abraham Lincoln

People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like. ~Abraham Lincoln

The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. ~Abraham Lincoln

With malice toward none, with charity for all, ...let us strive on to finish the work we are in, ...to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations. ~Abraham Lincoln

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice. ~Abraham Lincoln

No matter how much the cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens. ~Abraham Lincoln

Quarrel not at all. No man resolved to make the most of himself can spare time for personal contention. ~Abraham Lincoln

If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one? ~Abraham Lincoln

Whatever you are, be a good one. ~Abraham Lincoln

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. ~Abraham Lincoln

If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee. ~Abraham Lincoln

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally. ~Abraham Lincoln

Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves. ~Abraham Lincoln

My father taught me to work; he did not teach me to love it. ~Abraham Lincoln

I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number. ~Abraham Lincoln

It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. ~Abraham Lincoln

Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived. ~Abraham Lincoln

If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend. ~Abraham Lincoln

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