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Abraham Lincoln was an American lawyer, politician and the President of United State of America from 1861 to till his assassination in 1865.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures in American history.
Born in a log cabin in 1809, Lincoln rose from humble beginnings to become a self-taught lawyer and statesman. He is best known for his leadership during the American Civil War, where he preserved the Union and issued the Emancipation Proclamation, paving the way for the abolition of slavery.
Lincoln’s eloquent speeches, including the Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address, are celebrated for their profound wisdom and enduring impact. His tragic assassination in 1865 left an indelible mark on the nation’s history. And he remains a symbol of courage, integrity, and the enduring pursuit of justice and equality.
Here are his best quotes which will inspire you the most.
Inspiring Quotes of Abraham Lincoln
“Gold is good in its place; but loving, brave, patriotic men are better than gold.”
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“I have great respect for the semicolon; it is a mighty handy little fellow.”
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“If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.”
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“When I hear a man preach, I like to see him act as if he were fighting bees.”
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“Don’t interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.”
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“When you have got an elephant by the hind legs and he is trying to run away, it’s best to let him run.”
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Best Quotes – Abraham Lincoln
“Ballots are the rightful and peaceful successors to bullets.”
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“Public sentiment is everything. With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.”
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“True patriotism is better than the wrong kind of piety.”
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“The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him.”
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“A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me.”
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“We can succeed only by concert. It is not, ‘Can any of us imagine better,’ but, ‘Can we all do better?'”
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Lifes Quotes of Abraham Lincoln
“You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.”
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“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 by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.”
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“I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.”
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“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under the rule of a just God, cannot long retain it.”
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“A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.”
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“Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren’t very new at all.”
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Most Inspiring Quotes of Abraham Lincoln
“I am humble Abraham Lincoln. I have been solicited by my friends to become a candidate for the Legislature. My politics are short and sweet, like the old woman’s dance.”
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“Every one desires to live long, but no one would be old.”
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“Slavery is founded in the selfishness of man’s nature – opposition to it is his love of justice. These principles are an eternal antagonism; and when brought into collision so fiercely, as slavery extension brings them, shocks and throes and convulsions must ceaselessly follow.”
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“Some single mind must be master, else there will be no agreement in anything.”
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“I believe it is universally understood and acknowledged that all men will ever act correctly, unless they have a motive to do otherwise.”
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“‘A living dog is better than a dead lion.’ Judge Douglas, if not a dead lion for this work, is at least a caged and toothless one. How can he oppose the advances of slavery? He don’t care anything about it.”
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Abraham Lincoln – Motivational Quotes
“Some single mind must be master, else there will be no agreement in anything.”
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“If you think you can slander a woman into loving you, or a man into voting for you, try it till you are satisfied.”
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“If ever I feel the soul within me elevate and expand to those dimensions not wholly unworthy of its Almighty Architect, it is when I contemplate the cause of my country, deserted by all the world beside, and I standing up boldly and lone and hurling defiance at her victorious oppressors.”
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“To the best of my judgment, I have labored for, and not against, the Union. As I have not felt, so I have not expressed any harsh sentiment towards our Southern brethren. I have constantly declared, as I really believed, the only difference between them and us is the difference of circumstances.”
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“A man watches his pear tree day after day, impatient for the ripening of the fruit. Let him attempt to force the process, and he may spoil both fruit and tree. But let him patiently wait, and the ripe pear at length falls into his lap.”
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“Let the people on both sides keep their self-possession, and just as other clouds have cleared away in due time, so will this, and this great nation shall continue to prosper as before.”
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Philosophical Quotes
“I have talked with great men, and I do not see how they differ from others.”
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“There is another old poet whose name I do not now remember who said, ‘Truth is the daughter of Time.'”
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“I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.”
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“Never stir up litigation. A worse man can scarcely be found than one who does this.”
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Conclusion
Abraham Lincoln’s legacy extends beyond his leadership in times of crisis. His steadfast commitment to the principles of liberty, democracy, and equality helped shape the course of American history.
Lincoln’s determination to preserve the United States during the Civil War, even in the face of tremendous adversity, showcased his unwavering resolve.
He was not only a skilled politician but also a man of profound moral convictions.
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