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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... course ; and I may say in advance that there will be no bloodshed unless it is forced upon the gov- ernment . The government will not use force , un- less force is used against it . My friends , this is wholly an unprepared speech . I ...
... course ; and I may say in advance that there will be no bloodshed unless it is forced upon the gov- ernment . The government will not use force , un- less force is used against it . My friends , this is wholly an unprepared speech . I ...
Page 163
... course , I like . I also be- lieve you do not mix politics with your profession , in which you are right . You have confidence in yourself , which is a valuable , if not an indispens- able quality . You are ambitious , which , within ...
... course , I like . I also be- lieve you do not mix politics with your profession , in which you are right . You have confidence in yourself , which is a valuable , if not an indispens- able quality . You are ambitious , which , within ...
Page 166
... I should wish to be at a good understanding with you . Please write me at least as long a letter as this , of course saying in it just what you think fit . A. LINCOLN 66 ... like an ox jumped half over the fence [ 166 ]
... I should wish to be at a good understanding with you . Please write me at least as long a letter as this , of course saying in it just what you think fit . A. LINCOLN 66 ... like an ox jumped half over the fence [ 166 ]
Contents
POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
1 | 40 |
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