I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.
Abraham LincolnBoth parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. And the war came.
Abraham LincolnNearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Abraham LincolnAn allusion has been made to the Homestead Law. I think it worthy of consideration, and that the wild lands of the country should be distributed so that every man should have the means and opportunity of benefitting his condition.
Abraham Lincoln