The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: As Reflected in His Briefer Letters and SpeechesWorld Publishing Company, 1965 - 265 pages This is H. Jack Lang's original selection of Abraham Lincoln's most interesting speeches and letters, from his first public position as postmaster in Illinois to the highest political office in the land. We read his witty testimonials, sharp commentaries, clever social correspondence, astute handling of angry generals and cabinet officers, and above all, his wisdom in motivating political supporters and defusing challengers -- all of which show a sagacity in politics, an eloquence of simple rhetoric, and an invariable gentlemanliness rarely seen in public life today. Lincoln was the first of the "great communicator" presidents. His words are as much alive today as when he uttered them 150 years ago. - Back cover. |
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Page 83
... you can enter , and graduate in , Harvard University ; and having made the attempt , you must succeed in it . ' Musť is the word . I know not how to aid you , save in the assur- ance of one of mature age , and much severe [ 83 ]
... you can enter , and graduate in , Harvard University ; and having made the attempt , you must succeed in it . ' Musť is the word . I know not how to aid you , save in the assur- ance of one of mature age , and much severe [ 83 ]
Page 108
... attempt to provision Fort Sumter should be the source of any annoyance to you . The practicability of your plan was not , in fact , brought to a test . By reason of a gale , well known in advance to be possible and not improbable , the ...
... attempt to provision Fort Sumter should be the source of any annoyance to you . The practicability of your plan was not , in fact , brought to a test . By reason of a gale , well known in advance to be possible and not improbable , the ...
Page 150
... attempt was not an error , nor the failure other than accident . The courage with which you , in an open field , maintained the contest against an intrenched foe , and the consummate skill and success with which crossed and recrossed ...
... attempt was not an error , nor the failure other than accident . The courage with which you , in an open field , maintained the contest against an intrenched foe , and the consummate skill and success with which crossed and recrossed ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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