Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built.
I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.
The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.
Believing everybody is dangerous, but believing nobody is more dangerous.
The only assurance of our nation's safety is to lay our foundation in morality and religion.
I have no purpose to introduce political and social equality between the white and black races. There is physical difference between the two which, in my judgment, will probably forever forbid their living together upon the footing of perfect equality, and inasmuch as it becomes a necessity that there must be a difference, I, as well as Judge Douglas, am in favor of the race to which I belong having the superior position.
My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.
Next to creating a life the finest thing a man can do is save one.
If any man tells you he loves America, yet hates labor, he is a liar. If any man tells you he trusts America, yet fears labor, he is a fool.
Wanting to work is so rare a merit, that it should be encouraged.
I can make a General in five minutes but a good horse is hard to replace.
Cling to liberty and right; battle fro them; leed for them; die for them, if need be; and have confidence in God.
I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.
Don't pray that God's on our side, pray that we're on his side.
A new book is like a friend that I have yet to meet
Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition.
I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day, as each day came.
By all means, don't say, "if I can," say "I will."
If I care to listen to every criticism, let alone act on them, then this shop may as well be closed for all other businesses. I have learned to do my best, and if the end result is good then I do not care for any criticism, but if the end result is not good, then even the praise of ten angels would not make the difference.
It is a pleasure to be able to quote lines to fit any occasion.
We must not promise what we ought not, lest we be called on to perform what we cannot.
Why don't I drink from a straw? Because straws are for suckers.
We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.
I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have.
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