Popular Quotes Through Time

It has so happened in all ages of the world, that some have labored, and others have, without labor, enjoyed a large proportion of the fruits.

In this troublesome world, we are never quite satisfied

The way for a young man to rise, is to improve himself every way he can, never suspecting that any body wishes to hinder him.

Suspicion and jealousy never did help any man in any situation.

Let it be public, full, and fair. No cliqueism or cheatery about it.

The better part of one's life consists of his friendships

Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.

The presidency, even to the most experienced politicians, is no bed of roses.

Many eloquent men fail utterly; and they are not, as a class, generally successful.

Although volume upon volume is written to prove slavery a very good thing, we never hear of the man who wishes to take the good of it, by being a slave himself.

In all that the people can individually do as well for themselves, government ought not to interfere.

If the negro is a man, why then my ancient faith teaches me that ``all men are created equal;'' and that there can be no moral right in connection with one man's making a slave of another.

Stand on middle ground and hold the ship level and steady.

According to our ancient faith, the just powers of government are derived from the consent of the governed.

Stand with anybody that stands RIGHT. Stand with him while he is right and PART with him when he goes wrong.

Slavery is founded in the selfishness of man's nature - opposition to it is [in] his love of justice.

The fourth of July has not quite dwindled away; it is still a great day - for burning fire-crackers!!!

The Union, in any event, won't be dissolved. We don't want to dissolve it, and if you attempt it, we won't let you.

Let minor differences, and personal preferences, if there be such; go to the winds. Let it be seen by the result, that the cause of free-men and free-labor is stronger in Chicago that day, than ever before.

To give victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.