We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain - that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Anchor keeps the ship in one place. But that is not what ships are made for!

In war as in life, it is often necessary when some cherished scheme has failed, to take up the best alternative open, and if so, it is folly not to work for it with all your might. 

Hence poetry is something more philosophic and of graver import than history, since its statements are rather of the nature of universals, whereas those of history are singulars.

To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.

We do not covet anything from any nation except their respect.  

Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.

Yellow journalism is turning into such a deep shade of yellow that it could put jaundice to shame.

When I do good I feel good, when I do bad I feel bad, and that's my religion.

Social distancing is bad for communities and ethnic groups. It is physical distancing that is important for the fight against COVID-19.

Unwearied ceaseless effort is the price that must be paid for turning faith into a rich infallible experience. 

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.