I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me. Abraham Lincoln More Quotes by Abraham Lincoln More Quotes From Abraham Lincoln Washington's is the mightiest name of earth - long since mightiest in the cause of civil liberty; still mightiest in moral reformation. On that name no eulogy is expected. It cannot be. To add brightness to the sun, or glory to the name of Washington, is alike impossible. Let none attempt it. In solemn awe pronounce the name, and in its naked deathless splendor leave it shining on. Abraham Lincoln shining names long Anxiety beclouds the future. Abraham Lincoln anxiety anticipation The ant, who has toiled and dragged a crumb to his nest, will furiously defend the fruit of his labor, against whatever robber assails him. So plain, that the most dumb and stupid slave that ever toiled for a master, does constantly know that he is wronged. Abraham Lincoln dumb stupid dream And I do further recommend to my fellow-citizens aforesaid, that on that occasion they do reverently humble themselves in the dust, and from thence offer up penitent and fervent prayers and supplications to the great Disposer of events for a return of the inestimable blessings of peace, union, and harmony throughout the land which it has pleased him to assign as a dwelling-place for ourselves and for our posterity throughout all generations. Abraham Lincoln prayer humble peace I shall adopt new views as fast as they shall appear to be true views. Abraham Lincoln change views inspirational Politicians are a set of men who have interests aside from the interests of the people and who, to say the most of them, are, taken as a mass, at least one long step removed from honest men Abraham Lincoln taken men long A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man. Abraham Lincoln noble spirit men I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number. Abraham Lincoln numbers inspirational mean It is not our frowning battlements...or the strength our gallant and disciplined army? These are not our reliance against a resumption of tyranny in our fair land... Our defense is in the preservation of the spirit which prizes liberty as the heritage of all men, in all lands, everywhere. Abraham Lincoln army land men I certainly know that if the war fails, the administration fails, and that I will be blamed for it, whether I deserve it or not. And I ought to be blamed, if I could do better. You think I could do better; therefore you blame me already. I think I could not do better; therefore I blame you for blaming me. Abraham Lincoln administration war thinking The demon of intemperance ever seems to have delighted in sucking the blood of genius and of generosity. Abraham Lincoln generosity genius blood I am approached with the most opposite opinions and advice, and that by religious men, who are equally certain that they represent the Divine will. I am sure that either the one or the Abraham Lincoln religious opposites men I cannot bring myself to believe that any human being lives who would do me any harm. Abraham Lincoln harm humans believe Senator Douglas holds, we know, that a man may rightfully be wiser today than he was yesterday - that he may rightfully change when he finds himself wrong. But can we, for that reason, run Abraham Lincoln yesterday running men Slavery is wrong. If Slavery is right, all words, acts, laws, and Constitutions against it, are themselves wrong, and should be silenced, and swept away. Abraham Lincoln slavery constitution law The foregoing history may not be precisely accurate in every particular; but I am sure it is sufficiently so, for all the uses I shall attempt to make of it, and in it, we have before us, Abraham Lincoln enabling judging may The master not only governs the slave without his consent, but he governs him by a set of rules altogether different from those which he prescribes for himself. Allow ALL the governed an Abraham Lincoln voice government self We shall not fail - if we stand firm, we shall not fail. Wise counsels may accelerate, or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later, the victory is sure to come. Abraham Lincoln victory wise mistake What constitutes the bulwark of our own liberty and independence? Abraham Lincoln civic-minded independence liberty We can not have free government without elections; and if the rebellion could force us to forego, or postpone a national election it might fairly claim to have already conquered and ruined us. Abraham Lincoln election government might
