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 08/21/1858 There is no reason in the world why the negro is not entitled to all the natural rights enumerated in the Declaration of Independence, the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. [Loud cheers.] I hold that he is as much entitled to these as the white man. Topics: Freedom, Slavery, Famous 08/21/1858 With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it nothing can succeed. Consequently he who molds public sentiment, goes deeper than he who enacts statutes or pronounces decisions. Topics: Politics 08/22/1858 Douglas and I, for the first time this canvass, crossed swords here yesterday; the fire flew some, and I am glad to know I am yet alive. Topics: Politics 08/27/1858 I should be exceedingly glad to know that there would never be another slave State admitted into the Union ... I should be exceedingly glad to see slavery abolished in the District of Columbia. Topics: Slavery 08/27/1858 I am ... pledged to a belief in the right and duty of Congress to prohibit slavery in all the United States Territories. Topics: Slavery 09/06/1858 By all means, don’t say 'If I can'; say 'I will.' Topics: Inspirational 09/11/1858 Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage, and you are preparing your own limbs to wear them. Topics: Slavery, Freedom 09/11/1858 Our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in our bosoms. Our defense is in the preservation of the spirit which prizes liberty as the heritage of all men, in all lands, everywhere. Topics: Freedom, Religion 09/15/1858 It used to be a fashion amongst men that when a charge was made, some sort of proof was brought forward to establish it, and if no proof was found to exist, the charge was dropped. Topics: Law, Politics 09/15/1858 The smallest problems are often the most difficult things to deal with. Topics: Inspirational 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556