Quotes by Abraham Lincoln

At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. 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

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He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.

– Abraham Lincoln

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Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.

– Abraham Lincoln

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

– Abraham Lincoln

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Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.

– Abraham Lincoln

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I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.

– Abraham Lincoln

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I will prepare and some day my chance will come.

– Abraham Lincoln

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Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

– Abraham Lincoln

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My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth

– Abraham Lincoln

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