Lincoln Quotes Search by Year 1832 1836 1837 1838 1839 1841 1842 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 Search by Topic Love Inspirational Freedom Politics Humor Leadership Economy Family America Famous Law Religion Tragedy Slavery Morality History Learning About Dred Scott Civil War There are currently 559 quotes in our database. Date Quote Topics Share 02/16/1861 I have stepped out upon this platform that I may see you and that you may see me, and in the arrangement I have the best of the bargain. Topics: Humor 02/18/1861 While I hold myself without mock modesty, the humblest of all individuals that have ever been elevated to the Presidency, I have a more difficult task to perform than any one of them. Topics: Leadership, History 02/19/1861 I have appeared only that you might see me and I you, and I am not sure but that I have the best of the sight. Topics: Humor 02/19/1861 I have been occupying a position, since the Presidential election, of silence, of avoiding public speaking, of avoiding public writing. I have been doing so because I thought, upon full consideration, that was the proper course for me to take. Topics: 02/19/1861 ... acting honestly and sincerely, and with your aid, I think we shall be able to get through the storm. Topics: Inspirational 02/21/1861 I shall do all that may be in my power to promote a peaceful settlement of all our difficulties. The man does not live who is more devoted to peace than I am. Topics: Civil War 02/21/1861 I shall endeavor to take the ground I deem most just to the North, the East, the West, the South, and the whole country. Topics: Leadership 02/22/1861 I have never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration of Independence. Topics: Leadership, History, America 02/22/1861 I have often pondered over the dangers which were incurred by the men who assembled here, and framed and adopted that Declaration of Independence. I have pondered over the toils that were endured by the officers and soldiers of the army who achieved that Independence. Topics: Leadership, Civil War, History 02/22/1861 If this country cannot be saved without giving up that principle – I was about to say I would rather be assassinated on this spot than to surrender it. Topics: Freedom, History, America 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556