William Herndon Inspirational Quotes (2)

Lincoln, speaking of his mother:] God bless my mother all that I am or ever hope to be I owe to her.

Lincoln, answering friends who advised him to seek protection against assassination: If they kill me the next man will be just as bad for them. In a country like this, where our habits are simple, and must be, assassination is always possible, and will come if they are determined upon it.