Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it the tree is the real thing. Abraham Lincoln More Quotes by Abraham Lincoln More Quotes From Abraham Lincoln Public sentiment is everything. With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed. Abraham Lincoln wisdomsuccessmotivational Truth is generally the best vindication against slander Abraham Lincoln libelhonestytruth My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth. Abraham Lincoln hopedreamtime I am not concerned that you have fallen -- I am concerned that you arise. Abraham Lincoln criminal-mindperseveranceinspirational If frienship is your weakest point then you are the strongest person in the world. Abraham Lincoln brilliantfriendshipworld President Lincoln was once criticized for his attitude toward his enemies. "Why do you try to make friends of them?" asked an associate. "You should try to destroy them." "Am I not destroying my enemies," Lincoln gently replied, "when I make them my friends?" Abraham Lincoln attitudefriendshipenemy It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him. Abraham Lincoln divorcepatrioticgod Always remember: Life is for enjoying. Abraham Lincoln inspirational-lifelife-isremember I can only say that I have acted upon my best convictions, without selfishness or malice, and that by the help of God I shall continue to do so. Abraham Lincoln selfishnessgodhelping When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say. Abraham Lincoln twopeoplethinking Here in my heart, my happiness, my house. Here inside the lighted window is my love, my hope, my life. Peace is my companion on the pathway winding to the threshold. Inside this portal dwells new strength in the security, serenity, and radiance of those I love above life itself. Here two will build new dreams--dreams that tomorrow will come true. The world over, these are the thoughts at eventide when footsteps turn ever homeward. In the haven of the hearthside is rest and peace and comfort. Abraham Lincoln dreamhearttwo Friendship is the start for what you call love. Abraham Lincoln The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise to the occasion. We cannot escape history. We will be remembered in spite of ourselves. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honour or dishonour, to the last generation. We shall nobly save, or meanly lose, our last best hope of Earth. Abraham Lincoln warpeacepast Nothing valuable can be lost by taking time. Abraham Lincoln losinglosttime Adhere to your purpose and you will soon feel as well as you ever did. On the contrary, if you falter, and give up, you will lose the power of keeping any resolution, and will regret it all your life. Abraham Lincoln perseverancegiving-upregret While the people retain their virtue and vigilance, no administration, by any extreme of wickedness or folly, can very seriously injure the government in the short space of four years. Abraham Lincoln governmentspaceyears In law it is good policy to never plead what you need not, lest you oblige yourself to prove what you can not. Abraham Lincoln provelawneeds It has been said of the world's history hitherto that might makes right. It is for us and for our time to reverse the maxim, and to say that right makes might. Abraham Lincoln mightinspirationalworld All that harms labor is treason to America. Abraham Lincoln presidentialunionsamerica For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake, and often yields it up in his country's cause. The highest merit, then is due to the soldier. Abraham Lincoln yieldmencountry
