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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... lawyer , resolve to be honest without being a lawyer . " www THIS " Lawyer's Creed " was prepared by Lincoln for a con- templated lecture . The ideals expressed make it worthy of inscription on the walls of every law office . That ...
... lawyer , resolve to be honest without being a lawyer . " www THIS " Lawyer's Creed " was prepared by Lincoln for a con- templated lecture . The ideals expressed make it worthy of inscription on the walls of every law office . That ...
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... lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man . There will still be business enough . Never stir up litigation . A worse man can scarcely be found than one who does this . Who can be more nearly a fiend than he who habitually ...
... lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man . There will still be business enough . Never stir up litigation . A worse man can scarcely be found than one who does this . Who can be more nearly a fiend than he who habitually ...
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... lawyers are necessarily dishonest . I say vague , because when we consider to what extent confidence and honors are ... lawyer . Choose some other occupation , rather than one in the choosing of which you do , in advance , consent to be ...
... lawyers are necessarily dishonest . I say vague , because when we consider to what extent confidence and honors are ... lawyer . Choose some other occupation , rather than one in the choosing of which you do , in advance , consent to be ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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