We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution. Abraham Lincoln on men
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln on men
To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men. Abraham Lincoln on men
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Abraham Lincoln on men
Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem. Abraham Lincoln on men
The assertion that 'all men are created equal' was of no practical use in effecting our separation from Great Britain and it was placed in the Declaration not for that, but for future use. Abraham Lincoln on men
Our defense is in the preservation of the spirit which prizes liberty as a heritage of all men, in all lands, everywhere. Destroy this spirit and you have planted the seeds of despotism around your own doors. Abraham Lincoln on men
These men ask for just the same thing, fairness, and fairness only. This, so far as in my power, they, and all others, shall have. Abraham Lincoln on men
I can make more generals, but horses cost money. Abraham Lincoln on money
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 on nature
Avoid popularity if you would have peace. Abraham Lincoln on peace
No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens. Abraham Lincoln on pet
I was losing interest in politics, when the repeal of the Missouri Compromise aroused me again. What I have done since then is pretty well known. Abraham Lincoln on politics
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln on power
Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable - a most sacred right - a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world. Abraham Lincoln on power
These men ask for just the same thing, fairness, and fairness only. This, so far as in my power, they, and all others, shall have. Abraham Lincoln on power
When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion. Abraham Lincoln on religion
I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it. Abraham Lincoln on religion
If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. Abraham Lincoln on respect
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. Abraham Lincoln on success