Some of the most profound words spoken by President Abraham Lincoln were his quotes. His timeless wisdom is just as applicable today as it was in the 1860s.
As we honor Lincoln on Presidents’ Day, let’s reflect on some of his famous quotes and how they can guide us in our own lives.
Whether you’re facing a challenging situation or simply looking for some inspiration, these Lincoln quotes are sure to hit the mark.
Abraham Lincoln Quotes 2024
1. “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” — Abraham Lincoln
2. “If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?” — Abraham Lincoln
3. “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” — Abraham Lincoln
4. “Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” — Abraham Lincoln
5. “I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day.” — Abraham Lincoln
6. “I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from The Savior of the world is communicated to us through this Book.” — Abraham Lincoln
7. “A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.” — Abraham Lincoln
8. “The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.” — Abraham Lincoln
9. “There is another old poet whose name I do not now remember who said, “Truth is the daughter of Time””— Abraham Lincoln
10. “Don’t interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.” — Abraham Lincoln
11. “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” — Abraham Lincoln
12. “Our republican system was meant for a homogeneous people. As long as blacks continue to live with the whites they constitute a threat to national life. Family life may also collapse and the increase of mixed breed bastards may some day challenge the supremacy of the white man.” — Abraham Lincoln
13. “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” — Abraham Lincoln
14. “All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and mind.” — Abraham Lincoln
15. “I do the very best I know how – the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.” — Abraham Lincoln
16. “You can have anything you want if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.” — Abraham Lincoln
17. “A statesman is he who thinks in the future generations, and a politician is he who thinks in the upcoming elections.” — Abraham Lincoln
18. “The money power preys on the nation in times of peace, and conspires against it in times of adversity. It is more despotic than monarchy, more insolent than autocracy, more selfish than bureaucracy. It denounces, as public enemies, all who question its methods or throw light upon its crimes.” — Abraham Lincoln
19. “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” — Abraham Lincoln
20. “The strongest bond of human sympathy outside the family relation should be one uniting working people of all nations and tongues and kindred’s.” — Abraham Lincoln
21. “Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them.” — Abraham Lincoln
22. “Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” — Abraham Lincoln
23. “I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.” — Abraham Lincoln
24. “That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.” — Abraham Lincoln
25. “No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.” — Abraham Lincoln
26. “If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.” — Abraham Lincoln
27. “Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren’t very new after all.” — Abraham Lincoln
28. “It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.” — Abraham Lincoln
29. “When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That’s my religion.” — Abraham Lincoln
30. “As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.” — Abraham Lincoln
31. “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” — Abraham Lincoln
32. “Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.” — Abraham Lincoln
33. “My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” — Abraham Lincoln
34. “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” — Abraham Lincoln
35. “With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.” — Abraham Lincoln
36. “No man is good enough to govern another man, without that other’s consent. I say this is the leading principle–the sheet anchor of American republicanism.” — Abraham Lincoln
37. “Whatever you are, be a good one.” — Abraham Lincoln
38. “Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.” — Abraham Lincoln
39. “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” — Abraham Lincoln
40. “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” — Abraham Lincoln
41. “The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.” — Abraham Lincoln
42. “Let us remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in the bonds of fraternal feeling.” — Abraham Lincoln
43. “I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.” — Abraham Lincoln
44. “You think slavery is right and should be extended; while we think slavery is wrong and ought to be restricted. That I suppose is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial difference between us.” — Abraham Lincoln
45. “Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.” — Abraham Lincoln
46. “No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.” — Abraham Lincoln
47. “As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.” — Abraham Lincoln
48. “I leave you, hoping that the lamp of liberty will burn in your bosoms until there shall no longer be a doubt that all men are created free and equal.” — Abraham Lincoln
50. “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” — Abraham Lincoln
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Conclusion: Abraham Lincoln Quotes 2024
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most quoted presidents in American history. He was known for his wisdom and insight on a variety of topics.
In honor of Presidents Day, we’ve gathered some of our favorite Abraham Lincoln quotes. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do! What is your favorite Abraham Lincoln quote?
