As an admirer of Abraham Lincoln, I’ve always been fascinated by his words of wisdom that continue to resonate with us today. Like many of you, I’ve come across countless quotes online attributed to this great leader, but it’s not always easy to verify their accuracy. In our fast-paced digital world, it’s quite common for quotes to be misattributed or altered from their original form.
With that in mind, I wanted to share a collection of genuine Lincoln quotes that have been thoroughly researched and authenticated. To ensure their credibility, I turned to the official Presidential Library and Museum website, a reliable source dedicated to preserving and disseminating the political and cultural history.
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In the following blog post, I will share a carefully curated selection of popular Abraham Lincoln quotes that I’ve gathered from this reputable source. I believe that these quotes will offer valuable insights into Lincoln’s character, wisdom, and timeless vision.
With that in mind, I wanted to share a collection of genuine Lincoln quotes that have been thoroughly researched and authenticated. To ensure their credibility, I turned to the official Presidential Library and Museum website, a reliable source dedicated to preserving and disseminating the political and cultural history.
In the following blog post, I will share a carefully curated selection of popular Abraham Lincoln quotes that I’ve gathered from this reputable source. I believe that these quotes will offer valuable insights into Lincoln’s character, wisdom, and timeless vision.
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So, join me in exploring the thoughts and ideas of one of America’s greatest presidents, as we delve into the treasure trove of wisdom he has left behind. I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I have, and that the words of Abraham Lincoln will inspire and encourage you in your own life.
1.”My opinion is that you had better not do it. You have not been accustomed to hardship, and it may be more severe than you now immagine.”― Abraham Lincoln
2. “Nothing would make me more miserable than to believe you miserable – nothing more happy, than to know you were so.”― Abraham Lincoln
3. “Passion has helped us; but can do so no more. It will in future be our enemy.”― Abraham Lincoln
4. “If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide.”― Abraham Lincoln
5. “It is an old maxim and a very sound one, that he that dances should always pay the fiddler.”― Abraham Lincoln
6. “I have now come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying; and for this reason; I can never be satisfied with any one who would be blockhead enough to have me.”― Abraham Lincoln
7. “I am willing to pledge myself in black and white to cut my own throat from ear to ear, if, when I meet you, you shall seriously say, that you believe me capable of betraying my friends for any price.”― Abraham Lincoln
8. “The negroes were strung together precisely like so many fish upon a trot-line. In this condition they were being separated forever from the scenes of their childhood, their friends, their fathers and mothers, and brothers and sisters …”― Abraham Lincoln
9. “Remember in the depth and even the agony of despondency, that very shortly you are to feel well again.”― Abraham Lincoln
10. “Allow the president to invade a neighboring nation, whenever he shall deem it necessary to repel an invasion … and you allow him to make war at pleasure.”― Abraham Lincoln
11. “The way for a young man to rise, is to improve himself every way he can, never suspecting that any body wishes to hinder him.”― Abraham Lincoln
12. “Suspicion and jealousy never did help any man in any situation.”― Abraham Lincoln
13. “The better part of one’s life consists of his friendships”― Abraham Lincoln
14. “A free people, in times of peace and quiet – when pressed by no common danger – naturally divide into parties.”― Abraham Lincoln
15. “If the negro is a man, why then my ancient faith teaches me that “all men are created equal;” and that there can be no moral right in connection with one man’s making a slave of another.”― Abraham Lincoln
16. “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.”― Abraham Lincoln
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17. “I have always hated slavery, I think as much as any Abolitionist.― Abraham Lincoln
18. “I claim not to be more free from errors than others – perhaps scarcely so much.― Abraham Lincoln
19. “By all means, don’t say ‘If I can’; say ‘I will.'”― Abraham Lincoln
20. “The smallest problems are often the most difficult things to deal with.”― Abraham Lincoln
21. “The cause of civil liberty must not be surrendered at the end of one, or even one hundred, defeats.”― Abraham Lincoln
22. “Writing … is the great invention of the world.”― Abraham Lincoln
23. “Stand by your principles; stand by your guns; and victory complete and permanent is sure at the last.”― Abraham Lincoln
24. “Twenty-five years ago, I was a hired laborer. The hired laborer of yesterday, labors on his own account today; and will hire others to labor for him tomorrow. Advancement – improvement in conditions – is the order of things in a society of equals.”― Abraham Lincoln
25. “Every head should be cultivated …”― Abraham Lincoln
26. “Heads are regarded as explosive materials, only to be safely kept in damp places, as far as possible from the peculiar sort of fire which ignites them.”― Abraham Lincoln
27. “If I fail, it will be for lack of ability, and not of purpose.”― Abraham Lincoln
28. “I promise you that I shall unselfishly try to deal fairly with all men and all shades of opinion among our friends.”― Abraham Lincoln
29. “Wanting to work is so rare a merit, that it should be encouraged.”― Abraham Lincoln
30. “Although bad Laws, if they exist, should be repealed as soon as possible, still while they continue in force, for the sake of example, they should be religiously observed.”― Abraham Lincoln
31. “If you wish to be a Lawyer, attach no consequence to the place you are in, or the person you are with; but get books, sit down anywhere, and go to reading for yourself. That will make a Lawyer of you quicker than any other way.”― Abraham Lincoln
32. “There are more mines above the Earth’s surface than below it. All nature – the whole world, material, moral, and intellectual – is a mine.”― Abraham Lincoln
33. “Half finished work generally proves to be labor lost.”― Abraham Lincoln
