1,780 Quotes by Abraham Lincoln

A house divided against itself cannot stand -- I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free.

I can hardly believe that the South and North can live in peace, unless we can get rid of the negroes ... I believe that it would be better to export them all to some fertile country with a good climate, which they could have to themselves.

I hold, that in contemplation of universal law, and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual.

A universal feeling, whether well or ill founded, cannot be safely disregarded.

The loss of enemies does not compensate for the loss of friends.

Slavery is founded in the selfishness of man's nature-oppositi on to it is in his love of justice.

Teach the children so it will not be necessary to teach the adults.

No organic law can ever be framed with a provision specifically applicable to every question which may occur in practical administration. .. No foresight can anticipate nor any document of reasonable length contain express provisions for all possible questions.

Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.