Over the years other Lincoln Presenters have used these "Cannots," really thinking that Lincoln said them. He did not, even though they are attributed to him.

When President Reagan used them, various Lincoln Scholars pointed out his error. The "Sound advise from Abraham Lincoln" was not written by Abraham Lincoln. They were written by Rev. Boetscher about 75 years ago and passed off as Lincoln sayings.

"The 10 Cannots"
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot help small men by tearing down big men.
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.

You cannot establish security on borrowed money.

Written by Rev. Boetscher