But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate we cannot consecrate we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men living and dead who struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract.

— Abraham Lincoln

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

— Abraham Lincoln

Congressmen who willfully take action during wartime that damages morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled, or hung

— Abraham Lincoln

Democracy is the government of the people by the people for the people.

— Abraham Lincoln

Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then... find the way.

— Abraham Lincoln

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.

— Abraham Lincoln

Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?

— Abraham Lincoln

Do not worry eat three square meals a day say your prayers be courteous to your creditors keep your digestion good exercise go slow and easy. Maybe there are other things your special case requires making you happy but my friend these I reckon will give you a good life.

— Abraham Lincoln

Do not worry eat three square meals a day say your prayers be courteous to your creditors keep your digestion good exercise go slow and easy. Maybe there are other things your special case requires making you happy but my friend these I reckon will give you a good lift.

— Abraham Lincoln

Don't believe everything you read on the Internet.

— Abraham Lincoln