“Leave nothing for to-morrow which can be done to-day.”

— Abraham Lincoln, Notes for a Law Lecture (1 July 1850)

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.”

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

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“Nothing will work unless you do.”

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“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”

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

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

“While we are postponing, life speeds by.”