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 12/08/1863 It is easy to see that, under the sharp discipline of civil war, the nation is beginning a new life. Topics: Civil War, America 12/08/1863 The resources of the nation have been developed and its power displayed in the construction of a navy … Topics: Civil War 12/15/1863 Nothing is likely to be so baleful in the great work before us, as stepping aside of the main object to consider who will get the offices if a small matter shall go thus, and who else will get them, if it shall go otherwise. It is a time now for real patriots to rise above all this. Topics: Civil War, Politics 12/20/1863 I shall not attempt to retract or modify the emancipation proclamation; nor shall I return to slavery any person who is free by the terms of that proclamation, or by any of the acts of Congress. Topics: Slavery, Law 12/22/1863 I have never interfered, nor thought of interfering as to who shall or shall not preach in any church. ... I will not have control of any church on any side. Topics: Law, Religion 01/07/1864 I had ordered his punishment commuted to imprisonment. … I did this, not on any merit in the case, but because I am trying to evade the butchering business lately. Topics: Civil War, Law 01/30/1864 Of all things, avoid if possible, a dividing into cliques among the friends of the common object. Topics: Politics 02/05/1864 On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong. It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter. Topics: Religion 02/06/1864 This war is eating my life out. I have a strong impression that I shall not live to see the end. Topics: Civil War, Tragedy 02/23/1864 You and those of your age are to take charge of this country when we older ones shall have gone … Topics: Leadership, America 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556