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A house divided against itself cannot stand, but a nation united in purpose can overcome any obstacle.
Let us not despair, for even in the darkest night, the faintest glimmer of hope can guide us toward the dawn.
In the face of division, let us seek common ground and build bridges of understanding.
The path to progress is rarely paved with ease, but with perseverance, even the steepest climb is surmountable.
The greatest victories are those won not on the battlefield, but within ourselves.
Let us discard all this quibbling about this man and the other man, this race and that race and the other race being inferior, and therefore must be placed in an inferior position.
Do not worry that your children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.
The path to progress is rarely straight, but perseverance will always lead to its destination.
The path to progress is rarely straight, but persistence will always find a way.
Education is the cornerstone of a free and enlightened society.
A nation divided against itself cannot stand; but a nation united in purpose can move mountains.
True liberty requires not only freedom from oppression, but opportunity for advancement.
The true measure of a nation is not in its triumphs, but in how it rises after each fall.
A capacity, and taste, for reading, gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others.
Let us not seek perfection, but progress. For even a small step forward is a victory won.
Don't fear mistakes. Fear only the failure to learn from them.
Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed.
Do not despair of our country. Even in the darkest night, the stars offer a glimmer of hope.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
Justice delayed is not necessarily justice denied, but it is certainly justice wounded.
Let us not be weary in well-doing. Persist, and the fruits of our labor will inevitably ripen.
Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.
A nation divided cannot stand; unity, though difficult, is the only path to lasting strength.
Let us strive for progress, not perfection; for unity, not uniformity.
The path to progress is rarely straight, but a steady course, guided by principle, will eventually lead us there.
The strength of a nation lies not in its armaments, but in the character of its people.
Character is defined not by what we possess, but by what we overcome.
Every individual matters; every contribution counts.
Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
Let us not be defined by our differences, but united by our common humanity.
The path to progress is rarely a straight line. Embrace the detours; they often lead to unexpected destinations.
True leadership is not about power, but about empowering others.
Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.
Let us not be deterred by shadows, for light always finds a way.
The path to progress is paved with mistakes well learned.
We cannot escape history, but we can shape its course. Let us choose wisely.
Do not fear mistakes, for they are often the stepping stones to achievement.
Government should do for people what they cannot do for themselves, yet no more than what is absolutely necessary.
Important principles may, and must, be inflexible.
The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. We must think anew, and act anew.
It is better to fail with honor than succeed by deceit.
The true test of freedom is not merely its presence, but its equitable distribution to all.
Let us dare to hope that future generations will look back and say, 'They left the world better than they found it.'
It is better to fail aiming high, than to succeed aiming low.
A house divided cannot stand, nor can a mind consumed by doubt.