Quote by Abraham Lincoln

I believe, if we take habitual drunkards as a class, their heads and their hearts will bear an advantageous comparison with those of any other class.

I believe, if we take habitual drunkards as a class, their h

Summary

This quote, attributed to Abraham Lincoln, suggests that habitual drunkards (alcoholics) can still have intellect and compassion on par with members of other social classes. It implies that despite their addiction, those struggling with alcoholism are not inherently lacking in mental or emotional capacities compared to anyone else. Lincoln's statement challenges preconceived notions and stereotypes, emphasizing the potential for redemption, empathy, and intelligence even among individuals with severe alcohol dependency.

By Abraham Lincoln

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Better pointed bullets than pointed speeches.

Better pointed bullets than pointed speeches.

Otto von Bismarck

Conversation

Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do.

Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.

Ella Fitzgerald

Failure

Freedom is control in your own life.

Freedom is control in your own life.

Freedom

I thought it was amazing to work with authors, to get a manu

I thought it was amazing to work with authors, to get a manuscript and try to make up a cover for it.

Amazing

Research is creating new knowledge.

Research is creating new knowledge.

Knowledge

And if one is to express the great inevitable defeat that aw

And if one is to express the great inevitable defeat that awaits us all, it must be done within the strict confines of dignity and beauty.

Beauty

I'm sure any vocal teacher that listens to me would rather c

I'm sure any vocal teacher that listens to me would rather cut my throat than do anything - I do everything all wrong - but I think for me that's the best - because I don't think I have a voice so I think what I project would be style - if I learned to sing I'd lose my style.

Teacher

The divine is perhaps that quality in man which permits him

The divine is perhaps that quality in man which permits him to endure the lack of God.

Atheism

Our lives are nothing but a short span of time. And if we sp

Our lives are nothing but a short span of time. And if we spend tons of time earning money that we simply throw away, then we're throwing away part of our potential.

Shmuley Boteach

Self Help Inspirational Self Determination

For better or for worse, music is the language of memory. It

For better or for worse, music is the language of memory. It is also the language of love.

Music Love Relationships Romance Memories

The superstition of science scoffs at the superstition of fa

The superstition of science scoffs at the superstition of faith.

James A. Froude

Superstition

Music allows the great opportunity to play with people who t

Music allows the great opportunity to play with people who turned you on and you love.

Music Love People Opportunity