Monday, June 1, 2009

Abraham Lincoln Quote that is as timely as today's newspaper

Received this today in a email from a friend. Thought you might enjoy it.

~~John Cronin~~


You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.

.....Abraham Lincoln

2 comments:

Joe said...

Great quote, but are you sure it is from Lincoln and not Boetcker? http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/l/lincoln-quotes.htm

Anonymous said...

John, Gov. Romney on Fox this AM Tues. ..Watch for video, if you miss him..Paulee