“Mr. Lincoln's maxim and philosophy were: 'What is to be, will be, and no prayers of ours can arrest the decree.' He never joined any Church. He was a religious man always, I think, but was not a technical Christian.” ThinkingMenPhilosophyChristianChurchReligiousPrayerAtheismPositive AtheismMaximsDecree Author:Mary Todd Lincoln
“My husband is not a Christian but is a religious man, I think.” ThinkingMenChristianReligionReligiousAtheismHusbandMy Husband Author:Mary Todd Lincoln
“I would rather marry a good man, a man of mind, with a hope and bright prospects ahead for position, fame and power than to marry all the houses, gold and bones in the world.” MenWorldMindHousePositionFameGoldBonesGood ManProspects Author:Mary Todd Lincoln