Abraham Lincoln

People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like.

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and, hence, is just encouragement to industry and enterprise.

It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels he is worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him.

Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people may be engaged in. That everyone may receive at least a moderate education appears to be an objective of vital importance.

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

I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number.

My father taught me to work; he did not teach me to love it.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come.