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“I cannot bring myself to believe that any human being lives who would do me any harm.”

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This book presents a selection of Abraham Lincoln's most memorable sayings and stories, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most revered leaders. It includes a variety of topics, from politics and governance to personal reflections and humor. more

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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865. He was a pivotal leader during the American Civil War, dedicated to preserving the unity of the nation and the abolition of slavery. Lincoln is renowned for his noble character and exceptional leadership. more

Book:Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, in the Celebrated Campaign of 1858 in Illinois: Including the Preceding Speeches of Each at Chicago, Springfield, Etc., Also the Two Great Speeches of Mr. Lincoln in Ohio, in 1859, as Carefully Prepared by the Reporter of Each Party and Published at the Times of Their Delivery

Source: Political Debates Between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, in the Celebrated Campaign of 1858 in Illinois: Including the Preceding Speeches of Each at Chicago, Springfield, Etc., Also the Two Great Speeches of Mr. Lincoln in Ohio, in 1859, as Carefully Prepared by the Reporter of Each Party and Published at the Times of Their Delivery

“Slavery is wrong. If Slavery is right, all words, acts, laws, and Constitutions against it, are themselves wrong, and should be silenced, and swept away.”

Ifs Should Law Constitution Slavery Swept Away

Author:Abraham Lincoln

“The foregoing history may not be precisely accurate in every particular; but I am sure it is sufficiently so, for all the uses I shall attempt to make of it, and in it, we have before us, the chief material enabling us to correctly judge whether the repeal of the Missouri Compromise is right or wrong.”

May Use Particular Judging Materials Compromise Chiefs Accurate Enabling Missouri

Author:Abraham Lincoln

“The master not only governs the slave without his consent, but he governs him by a set of rules altogether different from those which he prescribes for himself. Allow ALL the governed an equal voice in the government, and that, and that only, is self-government.”

Different Self Government Voice Masters Equal Slave Consent Self-government

Author:Abraham Lincoln

“We shall not fail - if we stand firm, we shall not fail. Wise counsels may accelerate, or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later, the victory is sure to come.”

Ifs May Mistake Wise Failing Victory Firm Sooner Or Later Delay Accelerate Stand Firm Wise Counsel House Divided

Author:Abraham Lincoln