34 Inspirational Abraham Lincoln Quotes On Success

Abraham Lincoln was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the United States through its Civil War—its bloodiest war and perhaps its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis. In doing so, he preserved the Union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the economy. May his quotes inspire you to be the best that you can be so that you can live your dreams.

“I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” Abraham Lincoln

“I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.” Abraham Lincoln

“Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.” Abraham Lincoln

“I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.” Abraham Lincoln

“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” Abraham Lincoln

“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” Abraham Lincoln

“When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad.” Abraham Lincoln

“You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him

angry.” Abraham Lincoln

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Abraham Lincoln

“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” Abraham Lincoln

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Abraham Lincoln

“You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.” Abraham Lincoln

“My best friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read.” Abraham Lincoln

“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” Abraham Lincoln

“The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” Abraham Lincoln

“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln

“Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” Abraham Lincoln

“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” Abraham Lincoln

“You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.” Abraham Lincoln

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” Abraham Lincoln

“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” Abraham Lincoln

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Abraham Lincoln

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

“Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” Abraham Lincoln

“I don’t think much of a man who is not wiser today that he was yesterday.” Abraham Lincoln

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln

“Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed.” Abraham Lincoln

“Every man’s responsibility is his own responsibility.” Abraham Lincoln

“The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.” Abraham Lincoln

“I do the very best I know how – the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.” Abraham Lincoln

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” Abraham Lincoln

“That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.” Abraham Lincoln