The case of Andrews is really a very bad one, as appears by the record already before me. Yet before receiving this I had orderedhis punishment commuted to imprisonmentand had so telegraphed. I did this, not on any merit in the case, but because I am trying to evade the butchering business lately.
Abraham LincolnThe matter of fees is important, far beyond the mere question of bread and butter involved. Properly attended to, fuller justice is done to both lawyer and client.
Abraham LincolnIf once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem.
Abraham LincolnI don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
Abraham Lincoln