The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Preserved the Union, ended slavery
Often attributed to George Bernard Shaw, but sometimes incorrectly to Lincoln.
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"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day."
Controversial"The strength of a nation lies in the homes of its people."
Humorous"I have no purpose directly or indirectly to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so."
Controversial"I have always thought that all men should be free; but if any should be slaves, it should be those who desire it for themselves, and not for others."
Strange & Unusual"The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next."
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