From the most eloquent of American presidents, nearly 400 astute observations on subjects ranging from women to warfare: "Bad promises are better broken than kept"; "Marriage is neither heaven nor hell; it is simply purgatory"; "Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally." Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
An Abraham Lincoln Tribute: Featuring Woodcuts by Charles Turzak by Charles Turzak, Bob Blaisdell, Bob Blaisdell, David A. Berona This handsome hardcover volume features 36 striking woodcut images of scenes from Lincoln's life by a noted artist of the 1930s. An appendix includes some of the president's speeches, letters, and quotations.
Great Speeches by Abraham Lincoln Masterly orations and letters. "House Divided" speech (1858), First Inaugural Address (1861), Gettysburg Address (1863), Letter to Mrs. Bixby (1864), Second Inaugural Address (1865), 11 others.
Presidential Wit and Wisdom: Memorable Quotes from George Washington to Barack Obama by Joslyn Pine This handsome gift volume abounds in memorable presidential declarations and quips. It cites all 43 chief executives, from George Washington to Barack Obama, including written and verbal comments and remarks from inside and outside the Oval Office.
Famous Documents and Speeches of the Civil War by Bob Blaisdell Key documents and memorable speeches include the Gettysburg Address, Lee's "Farewell to the Army of Northern Virginia," plus campaign reports, private letters, and more. A must for buffs!
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates by Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas Complete texts for all 7 debates between the incumbent Democratic senator from Illinois and the 1858 nominee of the infant Republican party, plus a major speech by each.
The Civil War: A Book of Quotations by Bob Blaisdell More than 700 quotes — arranged chronologically and divided into sections on specific topics and events — provide a running narrative by the many who lived through or died in the Civil War. Notes.
Wit and Wisdom of the American Presidents: A Book of Quotations by Joslyn Pine Over 400 memorable quotes: Coolidge's "The chief business of America is business," Carter's "Whatever starts in California unfortunately has an inclination to spread," Bush's "Read my lips: no new taxes," many more.
