Abraham Lincoln actually said...

I occupy a position that enables me to believe that these two gentlemen are not nearly so deep in the quarrel as some presuming to be their friends.

Remarks at a War Meeting

08/05/1862

More Abraham Lincoln Quotes

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

You must remember that some things are better left undone than done badly.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.