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 08/04/1862 I can only say that I have acted upon my best convictions without selfishness or malice, and that by the help of God, I shall continue to do so. Topics: Leadership 08/07/1862 The government cannot afford to accept services, and refuse payment for them. Topics: Economy 08/12/1862 Please say to these gentlemen [Army paymasters] that if they do not work quickly I will make quick work with them. Topics: Civil War, Inspirational 08/14/1862 It is a cheering thought throughout life that something can be done to ameliorate the condition of those who have been subject to the hard usage of the world. Topics: Slavery, Inspirational 08/14/1862 It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself, and claims kindred to the great God who made him. Topics: Religion, Tragedy 08/22/1862 I shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors; and I shall adopt new views so fast as they shall appear to be true views. Topics: Leadership 08/22/1862 My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it Topics: Civil War, Slavery, America 08/22/1862 What I do about slavery, and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union; and what I forebear, I forebear because I do NOT believe it would help to save the Union. Topics: Leadership, Slavery 08/22/1862 If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it. Topics: Slavery, Leadership 09/02/1862 In great contests, each party claims to act in accordance with the will of God. Both may be, and one must be, wrong. Topics: Religion 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556