The Lincoln Year Book
Book Excerpt
EIGHTEENTH
The Lord has not deserted me thus far, and He is not going to now.
NINETEENTH
I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.
TWENTIETH
Are you strong enough?
TWENTY-FIRST
If I do not go away from here a wiser man, I shall go away a better man.
TWENTY-SECOND
I know that liberty is right.
TWENTY-THIRD
You must not give me the praise--it belongs to God.
TWENTY-FOURTH
It has always been a sentiment with me that all mankind should be free.
TWENTY-FIFTH
I don't pretend to be bright.
TWENTY-SIXTH
It is only by the active development of events that character and ability can be tested.
TWENTY-SEVENTH
I remember a good story when I hear it, but I never invented anything original: I am only a retail dealer.