Abraham Lincoln1809–1865The quotations of
Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865
1809–1865
69 quotes, most often on Slavery, America and War & Peace. Part of the U.S. Presidents collection.
- Regarding the treatment of former Confederate soldiers. In Richmond, Virginia (April 4, 1865), as quoted in Incidents and Anecdotes of the Civil War (1885), by David Dixon Porter, p. 312
Military glory, — that attractive rainbow that rises in showers of blood.
Speech in the United States House of Representatives opposing the Mexican war (12 January 1848)Beware of rashness, but with energy and sleepless vigilance go forward and give us victories.
Letter to Major General Joseph Hooker (26 January 1863)Without slavery the rebellion could never have existed; without slavery it could not continue.
- The Gettysburg Address (1863)
Fondly do we hope — fervently do we pray — that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away.
