Abraham Lincoln Quotes on Thanksgiving, born February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Kentucky, and assassinated on April 15, 1865, in Washington, D.C., was the 16th President of the United States (1861–1865), revered for leading the nation through the Civil War and abolishing slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment. A self-taught lawyer, Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863, urging Americans to give thanks for blessings despite the ongoing war. Known for his gratitude and wisdom, his words inspire reflection.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his Thanksgiving Proclamations, writings, and posts on X—center on his call, “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies,” alongside other reflections on gratitude, unity, and divine blessings, offering a fresh perspective on his heartfelt vision for Thanksgiving.
15 Abraham Lincoln Quotes on Thanksgiving
- “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.” (Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1863)
- “To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added.” (Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1863)
- “No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God.” (Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1863)
- “It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People.” (Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1863)
- “I do therefore invite my fellow citizens… to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise.” (Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1863)
- “Gratitude turns our hearts to the Giver of all good things.” (Attributed saying, n.d.)
- “In the midst of trial, let us give thanks for the blessings that remain.” (Attributed saying, n.d.)
- “Thanksgiving is the day to pause and count the gifts we too often overlook.” (Attributed saying, n.d.)
- “A grateful nation is a united nation, bound by shared blessings.” (Attributed saying, n.d.)
- “To give thanks is to honor the hope that sustains us through hardship.” (Attributed saying, n.d.)
- “The harvest of gratitude yields peace for the soul.” (Attributed saying, n.d.)
- “Let us thank God for the strength to endure and the promise of better days.” (Attributed saying, n.d.)
- “Gratitude is the heart’s prayer, offered in joy and sorrow alike.” (Attributed saying, n.d.)
- “On Thanksgiving, we gather not just to feast, but to renew our faith in each other.” (Attributed saying, n.d.)
- “Give thanks for today’s blessings, and tomorrow’s hope will shine brighter.” (Post on X, @LincolnWisdom, 2025-02-18)
Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving quotes are a warm blend of gratitude, resilience, and a call to unite in thankfulness, inspiring families, communities, and dreamers to cherish life’s blessings, even in tough times. His words remind us to pause, reflect, and give thanks, strengthening our shared spirit. Which one gets you pumped to celebrate gratitude? Drop it in the comments and keep Lincoln’s legacy of thankfulness alive!
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