Abraham Lincoln ­– The Inventor

Abraham Lincoln, the only US President credited with patenting an invention, once said “The patent system adds the fuel of interest to the spark of genius." Click the following link or image to see a PDF copy of his US patent number 6469 concerning his "Manner of Buoying Vessels Over Shoals": US6469

Here are a few quotes from Mr. Lincoln:

"That some achieve great success,
is proof to all that others can achieve it as well"

"Whatever you are, be a good one."

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."

"Things may come to those who wait,
but only the things left by those who hustle."

"Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.
As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man.
There will still be business enough."

"He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help."

"Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution.
That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties."

"Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition."

For more Abraham Lincoln quotes see:

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/abraham_lincoln.html