Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 11, 1861
Trusting in Him, who can go with me and remain with you, and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well.
Said by
Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

In his farewell address from Springfield, Lincoln offered a message of hope and faith in divine providence for the future of the nation and its people.

Share

More from Abraham Lincoln

Mar 16, 1865

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim and direct that all persons detected in that nefarious traffic shall be arrested and tried by court-martial at the nearest…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1865

Provost-marshals and marshals of the United States will arrest and commit to military custody all such offenders as shall disregard this order, whether they have passports or not, and they will be detained in such custody until the end of…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 4, 1865

All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war.

gutenberg.org
Mar 7, 1865

In answer to the Senate's resolution of the 6th instant, requesting the return of a certain joint resolution, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation