5 Posts found for Author: Abraham Lincoln

In 1858, Abraham Lincoln, then a candidate for the Senate, warned that arguments limiting American equality to white men and excluding black Americans were the same arguments “that kings have made for enslaving the people in all ages of the world…. Turn in whatever way you will—whether it come from the mouth of a King, an excuse for enslaving the people of his country, or … [ Read more ]

Authors: Abraham Lincoln, Heather Cox Richardson | Subjects: Concepts, Freedom | Liberty, Life & Society, Politics & Public Policy, Race Relations

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

Author: Abraham Lincoln | Subjects: Concepts, Power, Psychology | Behavior

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that place will be proud of him.

Author: Abraham Lincoln | Subjects: Life & Society, Personal Improvement

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

Author: Abraham Lincoln | Subjects: Character, Power

As a nation we began by declaring that “all men are created equal.” We now practically read it as “all men are created equal except Negroes.” When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read, “all men are created equal, except Negroes and foreigners and Catholics.” When it comes to this, I shall prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty. … [ Read more ]

Author: Abraham Lincoln | Subjects: Freedom | Liberty, Immigration, Politics & Public Policy, Race Relations, Tolerance