Share & Save
Meaning
Not documented yet.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Abraham Lincoln
American president
Abraham Lincoln was an American president who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 to 1865. He is remembered for leading the country through the American Civil War. During his presidency, Lincoln oversaw the Union victory over the Confederacy and played a major role in the abolition of slavery. His words are often associated with leadership, national crisis, and the struggle for freedom.
More from Abraham Lincoln (281 quotes) →Other sayings from Abraham Lincoln
- “Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existi…”Abraham Lincoln
- “I have great respect for the semicolon; it is a mighty handy little fellow.”Abraham Lincoln
- “Standing as I do, with my hand upon this staff, and under the folds of the American flag, I ask you to stand…”Abraham Lincoln
- “A capacity, and taste, for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others.”Abraham Lincoln
More Patriotism quotes
- “Love and business and family and religion and art and patriotism are nothing but shadows of words when a man'…”O. Henry
- “A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works.”Bill Vaughan
- “We at the NRA embrace and hold dear what makes us uniquely American. Family, responsibility, patriotism, mutu…”Wayne LaPierre
More Kindness quotes
- “I would say that in my black readership, more of my readers tolerate the horror aspect of my work, you know.…”Tananarive Due
- “You have to look beyond your known limited experience. Politics should be based on compassion.”Swara Bhaskar
- “I was the first person in my family who was ever interested in dance, or fine art of any kind for that matter…”Misty Copeland
READ THE SOURCE
Books by Abraham Lincoln
Autobiography
2009
The Gettysburg Address
1972
The Lincoln-Douglas debates
2005