# When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel... | Abraham Lincoln Quote

> Source: https://positivity.org/quotes/quote-abraham-lincoln-when-i-do-good-i

> When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That''s my religion.

## What This Quote Means

Kindness is a strength, not a weakness — it takes courage to be gentle in a harsh world.

## About Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president who preserved the Union and abolished slavery during the American Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) led the United States through its greatest crisis while ending slavery and redefining the nation''s commitment to equality.

## How to Apply This Wisdom

### Random acts

Perform one unexpected act of kindness today.

### Generous listening

Give someone your full, undivided attention.

### Self-compassion

Speak to yourself the way you would speak to someone you love.

## Reflection Questions

- When was the last time a small kindness made a big difference in my life?

- Am I as kind to myself as I am to others?

- What kindness can I offer to someone who might be struggling today?

## More Quotes by Abraham Lincoln

> In the end, it''s not the years in your life that count. It''s the life in your years.

> Whatever you are, be a good one.

> Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?

> I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.

> The best way to predict your future is to create it.