Abraham Lincoln Thoughts

Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.

I can make a General in five minutes but a good horse is hard to replace.

My father taught me to work, but not to love it. I never did like to work, and I don’t deny it. I’d rather read, tell stories, crack jokes, talk, laugh—anything but work.

If we have no friends, we have no pleasure; and if we have them, we are sure to lose them, and be doubly pained by the loss.

I distrust the wisdom if not the sincerity of friends who would hold my hands while my enemies stab me.

The best way to predict your future is to create it

Human action can be modified to some extent, but human nature cannot be changed.

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

Life is hard but so very beautiful

My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.