Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered figures in American history, continues to inspire millions through his timeless wisdom encapsulated in powerful quotes. His eloquence and deep understanding of human nature resonate across generations, offering insight on leadership, perseverance, freedom, and morality. In this collection, we delve into ten thematic areas showcasing Lincoln's genius through twelve carefully selected quotes for each theme. This thoughtful exploration not only highlights Lincoln's masterful use of language but also mirrors the perennial challenges and aspirations of human society.
Quotes on Leadership
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true."
"I walk slowly, but I never walk backward."
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today."
"The best way to predict your future is to create it."
"Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge."
"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow."
"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."
"Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality."
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm."
Quotes on Perseverance
"I will prepare and someday my chance will come."
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle."
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."
"The struggle of today is not with flesh and blood."
"Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm."
"With malice toward none, with charity for all."
"Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way."
"The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land."
"It is not the length of life, but the depth."
"I don't like that man. I must get to know him better."
"Let us have faith that right makes might."
"You can have anything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want."
Quotes on Freedom
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."
"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis."
"The ballot is stronger than the bullet."
"Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."
"You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves."
"Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."
"America will never be destroyed from the outside."
"I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice."
"There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law."
"Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong."
"To sin by silence, when they should protest, makes cowards of men."
Quotes on Morality
"I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying."
"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That’s my religion."
"Let's have faith that right makes might."
"No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar."
"To give victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only are necessary."
"The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just."
"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."
"MLet your faith be bigger than your fear."
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses."
"It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years."
"Life is not meant to be easy, my child; but take courage: it can be delightful."
Quotes on War and Peace
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
"A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure."
"Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?"
"Let us have faith that right makes might."
"I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice."
"Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation."
"Nations do not die from invasion; they die from internal decay."
"Avoid popularity if you would have peace."
"He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help."
"Republicans are for both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar."
"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master."
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
Quotes on Justice
"In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free."
"I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice."
"The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next."
"You can have anything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want."
"The ballot is stronger than the bullet."
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."
"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow."
"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That’s my religion."
"My concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."
"I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number."
"Let us have faith that right makes might."
"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother."
Quotes on Human Spirit
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true."
"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow."
"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."
"The best way to predict your future is to create it."
"I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday."
"Whomever is happy will make others happy too."
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
"You can have anything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want."
"I will prepare and someday my chance will come."
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses."
"It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years."
Quotes on Persistence
"I walk slowly, but I never walk backward."
"Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way."
"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow."
"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."
"Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm."
"Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality."
"I will prepare and someday my chance will come."
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle."
"I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better."
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today."
"Let your faith be bigger than your fear."
"Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."
Quotes on Vision
"The best way to predict your future is to create it."
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
"Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today."
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."
"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow."
"I will prepare and someday my chance will come."
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle."
"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."
"You can have anything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want."
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
"You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves."
"Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality."
Quotes on Courage
"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm."
"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow."
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true."
"I walk slowly, but I never walk backward."
"I will prepare and someday my chance will come."
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle."
"Let us have faith that right makes might."
"Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way."
"The best way to predict your future is to create it."
"Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm."
"Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
Final words
In revisiting the profound words of Abraham Lincoln, we not only glimpse into the mind of an extraordinary leader but also confront the enduring truths about human existence. Lincoln’s quotes compel us to reflect on our values, understand our challenges, and foster the courage needed to overcome them. His eloquent wisdom serves as a beacon, urging us to strive for greatness within ourselves and in our communities. As we absorb the substance of his quotes, they invite us to aspire, act, and transform our intentions into positive watersheds for the world. Remember, as Lincoln himself suggested, 'The best way to predict the future is to create it.' Let his timeless words continue to guide and inspire every step of our journey, emboldening us to build a future fueled by hope, integrity, and perseverance.
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