“Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital.”

— Abraham Lincoln, First Annual Message to Congress (3 December 1861)

About Abraham Lincoln

1809 – 1865

Sixteenth President of the United States, who led the nation through the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

“The better part of one's life consists of his friendships.”

“Let them adopt the maxim, "Better luck next time"; and then, by renewed exertion, make that better luck for themselves.”

“Perfect relief is not possible, except with time. You can not now realize that you will ever feel better.”

Attribution note: Source disputed or unverified.

“Nothing will work unless you do.”

“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”

“Work is love made visible.”

“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”

“Well done is better than well said.”

“He that lives upon Hope will die fasting.”