1,780 Quotes by Abraham Lincoln

I think that slavery is wrong, morally, socially and politically. I desire that it should be no further spread in these United States, and I should not object if it should gradually terminate in the whole Union.

I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.

Money possesses no value to the state other than that given to it by circulation.

I do the very best I can, I mean to keep going. If the end brings me out all right, then what is said against me won't matter. If I'm wrong, ten angels swearing I was right won't make a difference.

You already know I desire that neither Father or Mother shall be in want of any comfort either in health or sickness while they live.

To lead, you must touch men's hearts.

Teach economy. That is one of the first and highest virtues. It begins with saving money.

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

A long visit to a friend is often a great bore. Never make people twice glad.