Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincolnwas the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the United States through its Civil War—its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis. In doing so, he preserved the Union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the economy...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionUS President
Date of Birth12 February 1809
CountryUnited States of America
loyalty country father
I do not doubt that our country will finally come through safe and undivided. But do not misunderstand me... I do not rely on the patriotism of our people... the bravery and devotion of the boys in blue... (or) the loyalty and skill of our generals... But the God of our fathers, Who raised up this country to be the refuge and asylum of the oppressed and downtrodden of all nations, will not let it perish now. I may not live to see it... I do not expect to see it, but God will bring us through safe.
people perfect four
In my entire life I have only met four "perfect" people... and I disliked them all.
walkers moderates
I am a moderate walker, however I never stroll back.
problem mets things-to-do
When met with a problem I always ask myself what is the right thing to do and then I do it.
believe world made
We cannot but believe that He who made the world still governs it.
mother prayer forever
I always remember the prayers of my mother as they always forever.
may defense liquor
Liquor may have its defenders, but it has no defense.
successful government two
Our popular government has often been called an experiment. Two points in it our people have already settled, the successful establishing and the successful administering of it. One still remains, its successful maintenance against a formidable internal attempt to overthrow it.
fighting enemy way
The best time to stop a fight is before it starts. The best vitamin for developing friends is B1. The best way to destroy an enemy in to make him a friend.
mean civil-war liberty
We all declare for liberty, but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing.
feelings littles resentment
You have more of a feeling of personal resentment than I have. Perhaps, I have too little of it, but I never thought it paid.
neighbors-and-friends neighbors-friends lawyer
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.
rose enjoy-life hopeful
You are young, and I am older; You are hopeful, I am not- Enjoy life, ere it grow colder- Pluck the roses ere they rot.
book men presidential
In regard to this Great Book, I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to man.