Abraham Lincoln 
The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln 
A Book of Quotations

The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln seemed to have a comment—sagacious or humorous—on just about anything that mattered. This concise compendium offers his astute observations on a variety of subjects—from women to warfare. Nearly 400 quotations include such thought-provoking and memorable remarks as:

Bad promises are better broken than kept.

Marriage is neither heaven nor hell; it is simply purgatory.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

Quotations are arranged chronologically within such topics as family and friends, the law, politics and the presidency, story-telling, religion, and morality. Students, writers, public speakers, and other readers will find this thought-provoking and entertaining volume an excellent introduction to the sixteenth president’s wit, common sense, and insight.

Table of Content

America and Liberty

Education and Advice for Young People

Family and Friends

His Life and Character: Childhood to Death

Law and the Constitution

Politics and Politicians

The Presidency

Religion, Morality, and Human Frailty

Secession

Slavery and the Emancipation Proclamation

Story-Telling and Speech-Making

The War and His Generals

Women and Marriage