Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Preserved the Union, ended slavery
Attributed, a philosophical observation.
c. 1860s
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"Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it."
Strange & Unusual"I am naturally anti-slavery. If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong. I can not remember when I did not so think, and feel."
Controversial"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy."
Controversial"I have no purpose directly or indirectly to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so."
Controversial"To believe in the things you can see and touch is no belief at all; but to believe in the unseen is a triumph and a blessing."
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