We better know there is a fire whence we see much smoke rising than we could know it by one or two witnesses swearing to it. The witnesses may commit perjury, but the smoke cannot.
Abraham LincolnWhat constitutes the bulwark of our own liberty and independence? It is not...the guns of our war steamers, or the strength of our gallant and disciplined army...our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in our bosoms...
Abraham LincolnThe working men are the basis of all governments, for the plain reason that they are the most numerous.
Abraham LincolnOur common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief.
Abraham Lincoln