Abraham Lincoln on courage
“Stand with anyone that is right; stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.”
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Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I am not concerned that you have fallen — I am concerned that you arise.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln 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.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Anybody will do for you, but not for me. I must have somebody.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Life is hard but so very beautiful
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I would rather be a little nobody, then to be a evil somebody.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln You cannot build character and courage by taking away people’s initiative and independence
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