Lincoln Quotes

“The President was in a singularly gentle and happy mood.”

“The genius of Lincoln was his ability to hold a moral and political vision in the face of overwhelming opposition.”

“Lincoln, old Abe Lincoln, has saved us. You are not his friend, you charge him with all sorts of things, but you are still a Union man, and you will be.”

“He had a genius for growth.”

“He read less and thought more.”

“Lincoln had the great gift of being able to see all sides of a question.”

“To me, the assassination of Lincoln is a defining moment for our country.”