Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and assassinated on April 15, 1865. Lincoln was a lawyer, politician, and statesman who became the 16th United States of America president. Lincoln was the unionist leader during the American Civil war. He managed to preserve the union and abolish slavery. Lincoln was an extraordinary speaker and inspires Americans today with his speeches and quotes. The Lincoln Memorial in Washington was erected in his memory on May 30, 1922.
“Surely God would not have created such a being as man to exist only for a day! No, no, man was made for immortality.”
“Nations do not die from invasion; they die from internal rottenness.”
“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” ~
“Great men are ordinary men with extra ordinary determination.” ~ Truth in life and love comment – Lincoln recognised that humans have the capacity for greatness. However, we need to have the determination to want to be great.
“The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it.” ~ Truth in life and love comment- Lincoln understood that we have free will and that we can change our lot in life if we have the determination to do so.
“Tis better people think you a fool, then open your mouth and erase all doubt.” ~ Truth in life and love comment- Lincoln echoed Proverbs 17:28 in the Bible where some people unfortunately make a fool of themselves by what they say and believe.
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
“When you make it to the top, turn and reach down for the person behind you.”
“How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a leg.”
“You must remember that some things legally right are not morally right.”
“Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.”
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
“If you have never failed you have never lived.”
“It is a sin to be silent when it is your duty to protest.”
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”
“A statesman is he who thinks in the future generations, and a politician is he who thinks in the upcoming elections.”
“A statesman is he who thinks in the future generations, and a politician is he who thinks in the upcoming elections.”
“Teach the children so it will not be necessary to teach the adults.”