Transcript: Abraham Lincoln's Words

Gates: Throughout his presidency, Lincoln used the power of seemingly simple, but profoundly eloquent language—to express and ennoble his cause. Lincoln’s language is the key to understanding the greatness of the man himself.

Abraham Lincoln’s Words:

• “A house divided against itself cannot stand”

• “Let us have faith that right makes might”

• “The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present”

• “The better angels of our nature”

• “With malice toward none with charity for all”