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Lincoln Quotes

Legacy, greatness and the Lincoln name

These Lincoln quotes mostly honor Abraham Lincoln's enduring Leadership, with one speaker flatly calling his legacy imperishable.

I’ve always wanted to build a ’37 Lincoln Zephyr.

Quotes by Richard Rawlings

The name of Abraham Lincoln is imperishable.

Quotes by Matthew Simpson

There is no disputing that Lincoln was a great man.

Quotes by Judy Biggert

I am a Ford, not a Lincoln.

Quotes by Gerald R. Ford

Emotion Quotes

Lincoln was the Twain of our politics.

Quotes by Fred Kaplan

If it wasn't for Abe Lincoln, I'd still be on the open market.

Quotes by Dick Gregory

Frequently Asked Questions

What do most of these quotes say about Abraham Lincoln specifically?
They speak with clear admiration; one calls him a great man without dispute, and another says his name is imperishable, treating his legacy as permanently secure in American memory.
Are all of these quotes actually about the historical Lincoln?
No, two use 'Lincoln' differently; one expresses wanting to build a 1937 Lincoln Zephyr car, and another plays on a well-known car-brand line rather than referencing the president at all.
Why does one quote say 'I am a Ford, not a Lincoln'?
It echoes a famous line originally used about presidential succession, repurposed here as a personal statement of identity, choosing one label over another rather than commenting on Lincoln's presidency itself.
Do these quotes explain why Lincoln's legacy has lasted so long?
Not in detail; they state the fact of his lasting reputation rather than explaining it, treating his standing in History as simply undisputed rather than something requiring justification.
What's the overall range of tone across these Lincoln quotes?
It ranges from genuine historical reverence to playful, unrelated uses of the same name, reflecting how a single word can connect to very different ideas of Identity.

A couple of quotes take a lighter turn, using the Lincoln name for cars and personal identity rather than History, showing how one name can carry very different meanings.