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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... fully admit the abstract wrong of it . So far there is no cause of difference . But you say that sooner than yield your legal right to the slave , 1 H especially at the bidding of those who are not themselves [ 42 ] To Joshua F Speed.
... fully admit the abstract wrong of it . So far there is no cause of difference . But you say that sooner than yield your legal right to the slave , 1 H especially at the bidding of those who are not themselves [ 42 ] To Joshua F Speed.
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... difference , is no democracy . A. LINCOLN As I would not be a plave , so I would not be a master . This ex- presses my idea of democracy - " Whatever differs from this , to the extent of the difference , is no democracy - ALincoln ...
... difference , is no democracy . A. LINCOLN As I would not be a plave , so I would not be a master . This ex- presses my idea of democracy - " Whatever differs from this , to the extent of the difference , is no democracy - ALincoln ...
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... difference of opinion between you and myself upon that sub- ject . I certainly wish that all men could be free , while I suppose you do not . Yet , I have neither adopted nor proposed any measure which is not consistent with even your ...
... difference of opinion between you and myself upon that sub- ject . I certainly wish that all men could be free , while I suppose you do not . Yet , I have neither adopted nor proposed any measure which is not consistent with even your ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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