Quotes by Abraham Lincoln
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.
I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. The great point is to bring them the real facts.
If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his sincere friend.
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.