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 03/05/1860 While we do not propose any war upon capital, we do wish to allow the humblest man an equal chance to get rich with everybody else. Topics: Economy 03/05/1860 I am glad to know that there is a system of labor where the laborer can strike if he wants to! I would to God that such a system prevailed all over the world. Topics: Economy 03/05/1860 Public opinion is founded, to a great extent, on a property basis. What lessens the value of property is opposed, what enhances its value is favored. Topics: Economy 03/06/1860 Whether we will or not, the question of Slavery is THE question, the all absorbing topic of the day. Topics: Slavery 03/06/1860 Our best and greatest men have greatly underestimated the size of this [slavery] question. They have constantly brought forward small cures for great sores – plasters too small to cover the wound. Topics: Politics 03/06/1860 I am not ashamed to confess that twenty five years ago I was a hired laborer, mauling rails, at work on a flat-boat – just what might happen to any poor man’s son. Topics: Inspirational 03/16/1860 I say, in the main, the use of money is wrong; but for certain objects, in a political contest, the use of some is both right and indispensable. Topics: Politics, Economy 03/16/1860 I cannot enter the ring on the money basis – first, because, in the main, it is wrong; and secondly, I have not, and can not get, the money. Topics: Politics, Morality 03/17/1860 I could not raise ten thousand dollars if it would save me from the fate of John Brown. Nor have my friends, so far as I know, yet reached the point of staking any money on my chances of success. Topics: Politics 03/17/1860 If I went West, I think I would go to Kansas – to Leavenworth, or Atchison. Both these are, and will continue to be fine growing places. Topics: 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556