The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions) by Lincoln Abraham

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions) by Lincoln Abraham

Author:Lincoln, Abraham [Lincoln, Abraham]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
ISBN: 9780486110745
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 2012-02-29T05:00:00+00:00


It is true that while I hold myself without mock modesty the humblest of all individuals that have ever been elevated to the Presidency, I have a more difficult task to perform than any one of them.

—Speech to the New York State Legislature, Albany, New York,

February 18, 1861 [CW4]

I shall endeavor to take the ground I deem most just to the North, the East, the West, the South, and the whole country. I take it, I hope, in good temper—certainly with no malice toward any section. I shall do all that may be in my power to promote a peaceful settlement of all our difficulties. The man does not live who is more devoted to peace than I am. None who would do more to preserve it. But it may be necessary to put the foot down firmly. And if I do my duty, and do right, you will sustain me, will you not?

—Speech to the New Jersey State Assembly, February 21, 1861 [HSW]



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