Things Lincoln never said

[RJNorton]

I've learned the hard way on a few Lincoln quotes. Years ago people wrote and asked if Lincoln, when asked about his religion, actually said, "When I do good I feel good; when I do bad I feel bad; and that's my religion."

I used to reply that it was a quote attributed to Lincoln but without a source. Then, one day just by chance, I came upon it in the Fehrenbachers' book! I was so surprised. Herndon is the source, and the quote itself is given a "C." Lincoln said he learned the quote from an old man named Glenn in Indiana whom he had heard speak at a church meeting. So it pays to check even when your mind seems to tell you that you don't need to.

Bill, I think you will be pleasantly surprised and happy with the Fehrenbachers' book. According to my old student, Dr. Thomas Schwartz, it is the second place to check after the Collected Works.