Lincoln Quotes

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Date Quote Topics Share
08/31/1860 I am slow to listen to criminations among friends, and never espouse their quarrels on either side. My sincere wish is that both sides will allow bygones to be bygones. Topics: Morality
09/01/1860 ... The importance of thorough [political] organization is felt and appreciated by our friends everywhere. And yet it involves so much more of dry, and irksome labor, that most of them shrink from it – preferring parades, and shows, and monster meetings. I know not how this can be helped. Topics: Politics
09/20/1860 There is now a Republican electoral ticket in Missouri, so that you can vote for me if your neighbors will let you. I would advise you not to get into any trouble about it. Topics: Freedom, Politics
09/25/1860 Work, work, work, is the main thing. Topics: Inspirational, Inspirational
09/28/1860 Some specimens of your Soap have been used at our house and Mrs. L. declares it is a superb article. She at the same time, protests that I have never given sufficient attention to the ``soap question'' to be a competent judge. Topics: Humor
10/12/1860 It now really looks as if the Government is about to fall into our hands. Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana have surpassed all expectation. Topics: Politics
10/19/1860 As to the whiskers, having never worn any, do you not think people would call it a piece of silly affect[at]ion if I were to begin it now? Topics:
10/23/1860 I would much like to visit the old home, and old friends of my boyhood, but I fear the chance for doing so soon, is not very good. Topics: Love, Family
11/06/1860 Mary, Mary, we are elected! Topics: Politics
11/20/1860 In all our rejoicing let us neither express, nor cherish, any harsh feeling towards any citizen who, by his vote, has differed with us. Let us at all times remember that all America n citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in the bonds of fraternal feeling. Topics: Leadership, Politics

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