The Wisdom Of Abraham Lincoln

~ You are only what you are when no one is looking.

~ Character is like a tree, and reputation is like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

~ I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day, as each day came.

~ To sit by in silence, when they should protest, makes cowards of men.

~ It often requires more courage to dare to do right, than to fear to do wrong.

~ Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. And, under a just God, cannot long retain it.

~ The better part of one’s life consists of his friendships.

~ It is more important to know that we are on God’s side.

~ A good laugh is good for both the mental and physical digestion.

~ You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.

~ Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

~ Let minor differences and personal preferences, if there be such, go to the winds.