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The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln seemed to have a comment - sagacious or humorous - on just about anything that mattered. This concise compendium offers his astute observations on a variety of subjects-from women to warfare. Nearly 400 quotations include such thought-provoking and memorable remarks as: Bad promises are better broken than kept. Marriage is neither heaven nor hell; it is simply purgatory. Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally. Quotations are arranged chronologically within such topics as family and friends, the law, politics and the presidency, story-telling, religion, and morality. Students, writers, public speakers, and other readers will find this thought-provoking and entertaining volume an excellent introduction to the sixteenth president’s wit, common sense, and insight. Dover Original. Table of Contents America and Liberty Education and Advice for Young People Family and Friends His Life and Character: Childhood to Death Law and the Constitution Politics and Politicians The Presidency Religion, Morality, and Human Frailty Secession Slavery and the Emancipation Proclamation Story-Telling and Speech-Making The War and His Generals Women and Marriage