The damnest scoundrel that ever lived, but in the infinite mercy of Providence... also the damnest fool.
Abraham LincolnI shall not do more than I can, and I shall do all I can to save the government, which is my sworn duty as well as my personal inclination. I shall do nothing in malice. What I deal with is too vast for malicious dealing.
Abraham LincolnThe worst thing you can do for those you love is the things they could and should do themselves.
Abraham LincolnMy father taught me to work, but not to love it. I never did like to work, and I don't deny it. I'd rather read, tell stories, crack jokes, talk, laugh -- anything but work.
Abraham Lincoln