Abraham Lincoln

Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree read more

Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

I am not concerned that you have fallen / I am concerned that you arise.

I am not concerned that you have fallen / I am concerned that you arise.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

Tact: the ability to describe others as they see themselves.

Tact: the ability to describe others as they see themselves.

With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.

With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.