Abraham Lincoln

Country United States
Born Tuesday, 30 November -0001
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Quotes 511
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Then came the Black-Hawk war; and I was elected a Captain of Volunteers -- a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since. Uncategorized
One section of our country believes slavery is right, and ought to be extended, while the other believes it is wrong, and ought not to be extended. Uncategorized
You think slavery is right and ought to be extended; while we think it is wrong and ought to be restricted. That I suppose is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial difference between us. Uncategorized
Let there be no compromise on the question of extending slavery. If there be, all our labor is lost, and, ere long, must be done again. Uncategorized
An inspection of the Constitution will show that the right of property in a slave in not "distinctly and expressly affirmed" in it. Uncategorized
This is a world of compensations; and he who would be no slave, must consent to have no slave. Uncategorized
Now I confess myself as belonging to that class in the country who contemplate slavery as a moral, social and political evil... Uncategorized
I have always hated slavery, I think as much as any Abolitionist. Uncategorized
You know I dislike slavery; and you fully admit the abstract wrong of it. Uncategorized
The Autocrat of all the Russias will resign his crown, and proclaim his subjects free republicans sooner than will our American masters voluntarily give up their slaves. Uncategorized
I freely acknowledge myself the servant of the people, according to the bond of service -- the United States Constitution; and that, as such, I am responsible to them. Uncategorized
I have understood well that the duty of self-preservation rests solely with the American people. Uncategorized
I am a patient man -- always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance. Still I must save this government if possible. Uncategorized
I fully appreciate the present peril the country is in, and the weight of responsibility on me. Uncategorized
I am a patient man -- always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance. Still I must save this government if possible. Uncategorized
May the Almighty grant that the cause of truth, justice, and humanity, shall in no wise suffer at my hands. Uncategorized
I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations; and to no one of them, more than to yourself. Uncategorized
We hoped for a happy termination of this terrible war long before this; but God knows best, and has ruled otherwise. We shall yet acknowledge His wisdom and our own error therein. Uncategorized
I am very glad indeed to see you to-night, and yet I will not say I thank you for this call, but I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called Uncategorized
Nevertheless, amid the greatest difficulties of my Administration, when I could not see any other resort, I would place my whole reliance on God, knowing that all would go well, and that He would decide for the right. Uncategorized