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 03/04/1864 The U.S. government must not undertake to run the churches. Topics: Law, Religion 03/07/1864 My wish is that all who are for emancipation in any form, shall co-operate, all treating all respectfully, and all adopting and acting upon the major opinion, when fairly ascertained. Topics: Slavery, Politics 03/10/1864 Under the authority of an act of Congress to revive the grade of lieutenant-general in the United States Army, approved February 29, 1864, Lieutenant-General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S. Army, is assigned to the command of the armies of the United States. Topics: Civil War 03/12/1864 Do your best to get out the largest vote possible; and, of course, as much of it as possible on the right side. Topics: Politics 03/13/1864 They [black voters] would probably help, in some trying time to come, to keep the jewel of liberty within the family of freedom. Topics: Freedom, Slavery, Politics 03/18/1864 In using the strong hand, as now compelled to do, the government has a difficult duty to perform. At the very best, it will by turns do both too little and too much.’’ Topics: Leadership 03/18/1864 While we must, by all available means, prevent the overthrow of the government, we should avoid planting and cultivating too many thorns in the bosom of society. Topics: Leadership 03/18/1864 We should avoid planting and cultivating too many thorns in the bosom of society. Topics: Leadership 03/18/1864 If all that has been said by orators and poets since the creation of the world in praise of women were applied to the women of America , it would not do them justice for their conduct during this war. Topics: Inspirational, America 03/21/1864 Property is the fruit of labor – property is desirable – is a positive good in the world. Topics: Inspirational, Economy 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556