Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing. Abraham Lincoln
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. Abraham Lincoln
It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. Abraham Lincoln
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln
People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln
Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves. Abraham Lincoln
The better part of one’s life consists of his friendships. Abraham Lincoln
Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. Abraham Lincoln
I fear explanations explanatory of things explained. Abraham Lincoln
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice. Abraham Lincoln
Avoid popularity if you would have peace. Abraham Lincoln
The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for to-morrow which can be done to-day. Abraham Lincoln
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today. Abraham Lincoln
Tell me what brand of whiskey that Grant drinks. I would like to send a barrel of it to my other generals. Abraham Lincoln
Human action can be modified to some extent, but human nature cannot be changed. Abraham Lincoln
As an individual who undertakes to live by borrowing, soon finds his original means devoured by interest, and next no one left to borrow from – so must it be with a government. Abraham Lincoln
If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee. Abraham Lincoln
I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me. Abraham Lincoln
In all that the people can individually do as well for themselves, government ought not to interfere. Abraham Lincoln
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser – in fees, expenses, and waste of time. Abraham Lincoln
I can make a General in five minutes but a good horse is hard to replace. Abraham Lincoln
Slavery is founded on the selfishness of man’s nature – opposition to it on his love of justice. Abraham Lincoln
I am naturally anti-slavery. If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong. I can not remember when I did not so think, and feel. Abraham Lincoln
Although volume upon volume is written to prove slavery a very good thing, we never hear of the man who wishes to take the good of it, by being a slave himself. Abraham Lincoln
I am a patient man – always willing to forgive on the Christian terms of repentance; and also to give ample time for repentance. Abraham Lincoln
Never stir up litigation. A worse man can scarcely be found than one who does this. Abraham Lincoln
I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from the Savior of the world is communicated to us through this book. Abraham Lincoln
Whenever there is a conflict between human rights and property rights, human rights must prevail. Abraham Lincoln
You cannot build character and courage by taking away man’s initiative and independence. Abraham Lincoln
Property is the fruit of labor – property is desirable – is a positive good in the world. Abraham Lincoln
Truth is generally the best vindication against slander. Abraham Lincoln
Gold is good in its place; but living, brave, patriotic men, are better than gold. Abraham Lincoln
Some single mind must be master, else there will be no agreement on anything. Abraham Lincoln
I have a congenital aversion to failure. Abraham Lincoln
I fear that the great confidence placed in my ability is unfounded. Indeed, I am sure it is. Abraham Lincoln