Abraham Lincoln

I have come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying, and for this reason, I can never be satisfied with anyone who would be blockhead enough to have me.

Slavery is founded on the selfishness of man's nature - opposition to it on his love of justice. These principles are in eternal antagonism; and when brought into collision so fiercely as slavery extension brings them, shocks and throes and convulsions mu

The sense of obligation to continue is present in all of us. A duty to strive is the duty of us all. I felt a call to that duty.

I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.

The power confided in me will be used to hold, occupy and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

When I am getting ready to reason with a man, I spend one-third of my time thinking about myself and what I am going to say and two-thirds about him and what he is going to say.

A Government of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.

Let the people know the truth and the country is safe.