Abraham Lincoln ( 10 of 134 )
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.
Every one desires to live long, but no one would be old.
Every one desires to live long, but no one would be old.
Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.
Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.
With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.
With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.
That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.
That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.
Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.
Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.
Knavery and flattery are blood relations.
Knavery and flattery are blood relations.
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?
What is conservatism? Is it not adherence to the old and tried, against the new and untried
What is conservatism? Is it not adherence to the old and tried, against the new and untried
Any people anywhere being inclined and having the power have the right to rise up and shake off the existing read more
Any people anywhere being inclined and having the power have the right to rise up and shake off the existing government, and force a new one that suits them better.
