Famous quotes containing the words abraham lincoln, president and/or lincoln:
“I can only say that I have acted upon my best convictions without selfishness or malice, and that by the help of God, I shall continue to do so.”
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)
“The President has apples on the table
And barefoot servants round him, who adjust
The curtains to a metaphysical t
And the banners of the nation flutter, burst
On the flag-poles in a red-blue dazzle, whack
At the halyards.”
—Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)
“As to the whiskers, having never worn any, do you not think people would call it a piece of silly affectation if I were to begin it now?”
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)