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100+ Inspiring Abraham Lincoln Quotes to Motivate and Empower
Abraham Lincoln remains one of the most revered figures in American history. His inspiring words continue to resonate and provide valuable lessons on leadership, human nature, and resilience. In this article, we delve into some of his most profound quotes that capture the essence of his wisdom and foresight. Each section is dedicated to various themes, bringing together Lincoln's quotes that offer guidance and inspiration in today's complex world.
Inspirational Lincoln Quotes
"The best way to predict your future is to create it."
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
"I am a slow walker, but I never walk back."
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."
"Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."
"The better part of one's life consists of his friendships."
"Character is like a tree and reputation its shadow. The shadow is what we think it is and the tree is the real thing."
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."
"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."
"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."
"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."
Lincoln Quotes on Leadership
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
"I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends."
"I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday."
"If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend six hours sharpening my ax."
"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm."
"He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help."
"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."
"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts."
"With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed."
"Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."
"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."
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."
Lincoln Quotes on Democracy and Freedom
"Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
"My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth."
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under a just God, cannot long retain it."
"The ballot is stronger than the bullet."
"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy."
"Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."
"No man is good enough to govern another man without the other's consent."
"The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next."
"Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it."
"We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution."
"To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men."
"Money will cease to be the master and become the servant of humanity. Democracy will rise superior to the money power."
Lincoln Quotes on Perseverance
"I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice."
"I am not concerned that you have fallen; I am concerned that you arise."
"I walk slowly, but I never walk backward."
"I will prepare and someday my chance will come."
"The struggle of today is not altogether for today—it is for a vast future also."
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle."
"Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way."
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today."
"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
"Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves."
"That some achieve great success is proof to all that others can achieve it as well."
"The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly."
Lincoln Quotes on Honesty
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true."
"If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?"
"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That is my religion."
"Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong."
"You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence."
"No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar."
"To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own."
"I shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors; and I shall adopt new views so fast as they shall appear to be true views."
"If there is anything that links the human to the divine, it is the courage to stand by a principle when everybody else rejects it."
"I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better."
"Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end, you are sure to succeed."
"I have talked with great men, and I do not see how they differ from others."
Lincoln Quotes on Hope and Resilience
"The better part of one's life consists of his friendships."
"The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury."
"You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves."
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."
"I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be."
"Adhere to your purpose and you will soon feel as well as you ever did."
"You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was."
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."
"I do the very best I know how—the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end."
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing."
"Every man's happiness is his own responsibility."
"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."
Lincoln Quotes on Wisdom
"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."
"Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today."
"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle."
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."
"A capacity, and taste, for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others."
"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That is my religion."
"Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren’t very new after all."
"I don't like that man. I must get to know him better."
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today."
"I don’t know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be."
Lincoln Quotes on Humanity and Kindness
"Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true."
"To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’s own."
"With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in."
"Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves."
"You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves."
"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."
"Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong."
"I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it."
"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That’s my religion."
"Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves."
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
Lincoln Quotes on Humor
"If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?"
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."
"I don't think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday."
"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure."
"Everybody likes a compliment."
"Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them."
"I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice."
"I do not like that man. I must get to know him better."
"Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition."
"If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee."
"I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be."
Lincoln Quotes on Integrity
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true."
"Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong."
"I must, in candor, say I do not think myself fit for the presidency."
"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
"Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today."
"Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition."
"The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly."
"You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves."
"It is not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years."
"Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed."
"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."
"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing."
Final words
Abraham Lincoln’s quotes reflect his profound wisdom, remarkable integrity, and deep compassion for humanity. His words inspire us to lead with empathy, strive for truth, and remain resilient in the face of adversity. As relevant today as they were in his time, Lincoln's insights continue to illuminate our paths, reminding us of the enduring power of perseverance, honesty, and democracy. By embracing these timeless truths, we can navigate the complexities of modern life with greater clarity and purpose. Let Lincoln's legacy guide us to build a more just and compassionate world.
Explore a curated collection of over 100 Abraham Lincoln quotes that capture the wisdom and leadership of the 16th President of the United States. Perfect for motivation, empowerment, and reflecting on timeless principles.
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