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18th U S President Inspirational Quotes (61)

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The one thing I never want to see again is a military parade. When I resigned from the army and went to a farm I was happy. When the rebellion came, I returned to the service because it was a duty. I had no thought of rank all I did was try and make.
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...but for a soldier his duty is plain. He is to obey the orders of all those placed over him and whip the enemy wherever he meets him.
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In politics I am growing indifferent - I would like it, if I could now return to my planting and books at home
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I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly
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Really, Mr. Lincoln, I have had enough of this show business.
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Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
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It is preposterous to suppose that the people of one generation can lay down the best and only rules of government for all who are to come after them, and under unforeseen contingencies.
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The Jews are a class violating every regulation of trade established by the Treasury Department, and also department orders and are herein expelled from the department within 24 hours from receipt of this order.
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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
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England and the United States are natural allies, and should be the best of friends.
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No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
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The distant rear of an army engaged in battle is not the best place from which to judge correctly what is going on in front.
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Wherever the enemy goes let our troops go also.
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In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.
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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
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Lee's army will be your objective point. Wherever Lee goes, there you will go also.
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All secret oath-bound political parties are dangerous to any nation, no matter how pure or how patriotic the motives and principles which first bring them together.
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I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.
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Hold fast to the Bible as the sheet-anchor of your liberties write its precepts in your hearts, and practice them in your lives.
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There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
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I never was an Abolitionest, not even what could be called anti slavery, but I try to judge farely and honestly and it become patent to my mind early in the rebellion that the North and South could never live at peace with each other except as one nation, and that without Slavery.
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The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.
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There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.
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Retreat? NO. I propose to attach at daylight and whip them.
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