Abraham Lincoln

Country United States
Born Monday, 30 November -0001
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Quotes 511
He is the 16 the president for usa
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You say you will not fight to free negroes. Some of them seem willing to fight for you; but, no matter. Fight you, then exclusively to save the Union. Uncategorized
I was deeply mortified by the escape of Lee across the Potomac, because the substantial destruction of his army would have ended the war.. Uncategorized
Let your military measures be strong enough to repel the invader and keep the peace, and not so strong as to unnecessarily harrass and persecute the people. Uncategorized
And now, beware of rashness. Beware of rashness, but with energy, and sleepless vigilance, go forward, and give us victories. Uncategorized
And now, beware of rashness. Beware of rashness, but with energy, and sleepless vigilance, go forward, and give us victories. Uncategorized
And now, beware of rashness. Beware of rashness, but with energy, and sleepless vigilance, go forward, and give us victories. Uncategorized
He who does something at the head of one Regiment, will eclipse him who does nothing at the head of a hundred. Uncategorized
I would save the Union. I would save it the shortest way under the Constitution. The sooner the national authority can be restored; the nearer the Union will be "the Union as it was." Uncategorized
The Union is much older than the Constitution. It was formed in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774. It was matured and continued by the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Uncategorized
I hold, that in contemplation of universal law, and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual. Uncategorized
When the people rise in masses in behalf of the Union and the liberties of their country, truly may it be said, "The gates of hell shall not prevail against them. Uncategorized
...my opinion is that no state can, in any way lawfully, get out of the Union, without the consent of the others; and that it is the duty of the President, and other government functionaries to run the machine as it is. Uncategorized
To the best of my judgment I have labored for, and not against the Union. Uncategorized
I do not expect the Union to be dissolved -- I do not expect the house to fall -- but I do expect it will cease to be divided. Uncategorized
All this talk about the dissolution of the Union is humbug -- nothing but folly. We WON'T dissolve the Union, and you SHAN'T. Uncategorized
I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country. Uncategorized
While we are grateful to all the brave men and officers for the events of the past few days, we should, above all, be very grateful to Almighty God, who gives us victory. Uncategorized
It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. Uncategorized
We never should, and I am sure, never shall be niggard of gratitude and benefaction to the soldiers who have endured toil, privations and wounds, that the nation may live. Uncategorized
I would like to speak in terms of praise due to the many brave officers and soldiers who have fought in the cause of the war. Uncategorized