If this country is ever demoralized, it will come from trying to live without work. Author: Abraham Lincoln Copy Quote More from Abraham Lincoln “My Best Friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read.” “No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent.” “I have never studied the art of paying compliments to women; but I must say tha…” “Take all that you can of this book upon reason, and the balance on faith, and y…”