"Let there be no compromise on the..." - Quote by Abraham Lincoln

“Most people are as happy as they want to be.”

“Military necessity does not admit of cruelty - that is, the infliction of suffering for the sake of suffering or for revenge, . . . nor of torture to extort confessions.”

“[If not re-elected in 1864] then it will be my duty to so co-operate with the President elect, as to save the Union between the election and the inauguration; as he will have secured his election on such ground that he can not possibly save it afterwards.”

“The worst slave owners were those who were kind to their slaves”

“War is horrible, but slavery is worse.”

“Slaves do not always welcome their deliverers. They become accustomed to being slaves. They would rather gear those ills they have”

“If some among you fear taking a stand because you are afraid of reprisals from customers, clients, or even government, recognize that you are just feeding the crocodile hoping he'll eat you last.”

“One of the most important principles of success is developing the habit of going the extra mile.”

“Those South Africans who berate me for being loyal to our friends, literally they can go and throw themselves into a pool. I am not going to betray the trust of those who helped us.”