Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe
American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865
Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm
The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself in every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him
A capacity, and taste, for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others
No man is good enough to govern another man without the other’s consent
If you think you can slander a woman into loving you, or a man into voting for you, try it till you are satisfied
I hold that while man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind
As a writer, you should not judge, you should understand
The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home
The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred
Your souls are precious, and can only be equal to the price of paradise. Therefore, sell them only at that price.
I'm going to stand outside. So if anyone asks, I am outstanding
I believe that if you show people the problems and you show Them The Solutions They Will Be Moved To Act
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