Abraham Lincoln Quotes

I have my faith in God. I was told to be humble before him. Don't boast about what you have done. Don't put credit in your own hands. You have to realize He got you there.

It takes great generosity to accept generosity.

I praise the Lord here today. I know that all my talent and all my ability comes from him, and without him I'm nothing and I thank him for his great blessing.

Oh God, don't envy me, I have my own pains.

A dose of humility goes a long way in life and in politics.

Humility is a great quality of leadership which derives respect and not just fear or hatred.

I have nothing to ask for, thanks to God. Everything I have, God has given me.

My nomination to be Governor was not to gratify ambition.

Humility is what makes teams great. I've preached it for a long period of time.

The feeling of being accepted and acknowledgement and recognition and fame - I'm vain like everybody else. The feeling of achievement that I've helped the poor or somebody in need far outweighs the money.

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

The election result is not a victory that belongs to me or my party.

The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do.

I know that if I concentrate on making other people shine, I will shine. It is really about the other person, never about you.

I am honest and want to hear what the people have to say. I do not want to enrich myself in this job.

Instead of being critical of people in authority over you and envious of their position, be happy you're not responsible for everything they have to do. Instead of piling on complaints, thank them for what they do. Overwhelm them with encouragement and appreciation!

If somebody says they really like my playing I say thanks a lot.

Of myself I must say this: I never was any greedy, scraping grasper, nor a strait fast-holding Prince, nor yet a waster. My heart was never set on any worldly goods. What you bestow on me, I will not hoard it up, but receive it to bestow on you again.

A courageous and humane ruler who means well towards his subjects will induce the wicked to change their attitude of mind.

I'm not an ambitious person. I'm very content, and I have no pending dreams. God has given me so much, and if there's one thing I really want to do, it's to serve the people.

I'm really, really grateful. I don't take anything for granted.

I have never forgotten John Candy's generosity. He showed me how to be a gentle leader.

Stay humble and be concerned for the less fortunate.

I've had a lot of great stuff - spectacular stuff - happen to me. I've got to not be a pig about life.

I know I am where I am today by the grace of God.