1,780 Quotes by Abraham Lincoln

Everything I ever learned, I learned from books.

We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.

We shall sooner have the fowl by hatching the egg than by smashing it.

We shall need all the anti-slavery feeling in the country, and more; you can go home and try to bring the people to your views, and you may say anything you like about me, if that will help... When the hour comes for dealing with slavery, I trust I will be willing to do my duty though it cost my life.

When arguing with a fool, make sure the opponent isn't doing the exact same thing.

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

I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.

I am not concerned that you have fallen -- I am concerned that you arise.

What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.