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 12/01/1862 Our strife pertains to ourselves – to the passing generations of men; and it can, without convulsion, be hushed forever with the passing of one generation. Topics: Civil War, America 12/01/1862 Practice proves more than theory … Topics: America, Inspirational 12/01/1862 Labor is like any other commodity in the market – increase the demand for it, and you increase the price of it. Topics: Inspirational, Economy 12/01/1862 In times like the present, men should utter nothing for which they would not willingly be responsible through time and in eternity. Topics: Morality, Leadership 12/01/1862 The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation. Topics: Civil War, Famous 12/01/1862 Our abundant room – our broad national homestead – is our ample resource. Topics: America 12/16/1862 If there is a worse place than hell, I am in it. Topics: Tragedy 12/22/1862 Although you were not successful, the attempt was not an error, nor the failure other than an accident. Topics: Civil War, Inspirational 12/23/1862 In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to us all; and, to the young, it come with bitterest agony, because it takes them unawares. The older have learned to ever expect it. Topics: Tragedy 12/31/1862 A measure made expedient by a war is no precedent for times of peace. Topics: Civil War, Politics, Leadership 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556