Who said “I am not concerned that you have fallen -- I am concerned that you arise.”?

Misattributed

Not Abraham Lincoln. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

What the research foundListed as misattributed to Abraham Lincoln; no source in their known works.

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APA

“I am not concerned that you have fallen -- I am concerned that you arise.” [Quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32326-i-am-not-concerned-that-you-have-fallen/

MLA

“I am not concerned that you have fallen -- I am concerned that you arise.” Attributed to Abraham Lincoln. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32326-i-am-not-concerned-that-you-have-fallen/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“I am not concerned that you have fallen -- I am concerned that you arise.” Attributed to Abraham Lincoln. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32326-i-am-not-concerned-that-you-have-fallen/.

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