Abraham Lincoln

I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality read more

I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races - I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of making voters or jurors of Negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office,

Every one desires to live long, but no one would be old.

Every one desires to live long, but no one would be old.

Important principles may, and must, be inflexible.

Important principles may, and must, be inflexible.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool then to speak out and remove all doubt.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool then to speak out and remove all doubt.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.