"You cannot build character and courage by..." - Quote by Abraham Lincoln
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence. You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.
More by Abraham Lincoln
“The Autocrat of all the Russias will resign his crown, and proclaim his subjects free republicans sooner than will our American masters voluntarily give up their slaves.”
“As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man.”
“Well, I wish some of you would tell me the brand of whiskey that Grant drinks. I would like to send a barrel of it to my other generals.”
More on Self Reliance
“Don't go to the doctor with every distemper, nor to the lawyer with every quarrel, nor to the pot for every thirst.”
“When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.”
“When we are overly concerned with what people think we will be controlled by the thoughts and opinions of other people.”