February 12 is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. While we don’t go in for birthdays much on this side of the mountain, certain individuals deserve a little extra time and this is as good an excuse as any.
Abraham Lincoln made many wise comments which, despite changed times and circumstances, nevertheless remain remarkably on-target.
Among my favorites, of course, is the oft-quoted “Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”
A few others, submitted for your consideration against the backdrop of current politics:
“I am rather inclined to silence, and whether that be wise or not, it is at least more unusual nowadays to find a man that can hold his tongue than to find one who cannot.” (”Remarks at the Monogahela House” (February 14, 1861))
“Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, cannot long retain it.” (”Letter To Henry L. Pierce and Others” (April 6, 1859))
“The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me.” (”Speech on the Sub-Treasury” (in the Illinois House of Representatives, December 26, 1839))
“Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him while he is right and part from him when he goes wrong.” (”Speech at Peoria, Illinois” October 16, 1854)
Lincoln was agreat President, an outspoken Christian and a man willing to do what he believed right regardless of the personal consequences. May our modern leaders listen and learn.
Quotes taken from: A Collection of Abraham Lincoln Quotes.
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