Things Lincoln never said

[RJNorton]

(02-20-2014 12:32 PM)LincolnMan Wrote:  Well, when it comes to Lincoln quotes, it's very wise to take it with a grain of salt, do a little research, and know that it could be wrong. Such is our study!

So true, Bill. Example:

"If I knew that I had eight hours to chop a tree down, I would spend the first six sharpening my axe."

I see that quote everywhere (or a version of it) attributed to Lincoln, but there is no authentic source that I have ever found.