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 08/31/1860 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 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556