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The loss of enemies does not compensate for the loss of friends.
Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln
Age: 56 †
Born: 1809
Born: February 12
Died: 1865
Died: April 15
16Th U.S. President
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While I have often said that all men out to be free, yet I would allow those colored persons to be slaves who want to be and next to them those white persons who argue in favor of making other people slaves. I am in favor of giving an opportunity to such white men to try it on for themselves.
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No organic law can ever be framed with a provision specifically applicable to every question which may occur in practical administration. .. No foresight can anticipate nor any document of reasonable length contain express provisions for all possible questions.
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The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for to-morrow which can be done to-day.
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Work, work, work, is the main thing.
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I hold that while a man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind.
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The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew.
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At 50, if you are on a diet on your birthday, you can't eat a piece of your birthday cake. So grab two, a piece in each hand and, lo and behold, you will be on a balanced diet! Happy birthday, old chum!
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Men are not flattered by being shown that there has been a difference of purpose between the Almighty and them.
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You think slavery is right and ought to be extended while we think it is wrong and ought to be restricted. That I suppose is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial difference between us.
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When I hear a man preach, I like to see him act as if he were fighting bees.
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When I lay down the reins of this administration, I want to have one friend left. And that friend is myself.
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If any should be slaves, it should be first those who desire it for themselves, and secondly, those who desire it for others
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We shall yet acknowledge His wisdom and our own error therein.
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I am much indebted to the good Christian people of the country for their constant prayers and consolations and to no one of them, more than to yourself.
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I believe I shall never be old enough to speak without embarrassment when I have nothing to talk about.
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I cannot imagine anyone looking at the sky and denying God.
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Honor is better than honors.
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The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people.
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If you wish to be a lawyer, attach no consequence to the place you are in, or the person you are with but get books, sit down anywhere, and go to reading for yourself. That will make a lawyer of you quicker than any other way.
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When you lack interest in the case the job will very likely lack skill and diligence in the performance.
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