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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... never tolerate the tyranny of mere words , but always pressed through them to the reality beyond . When Lincoln spoke he was an orator , never an elocutionist . Said Robert G. Ingersoll , in drawing this distinction : " The ...
... never tolerate the tyranny of mere words , but always pressed through them to the reality beyond . When Lincoln spoke he was an orator , never an elocutionist . Said Robert G. Ingersoll , in drawing this distinction : " The ...
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... never be claimed . As a general rule never take your whole fee in advance , nor any more than a small retainer . When fully paid beforehand , you are more than a common mortal if you can feel the same interest in the case , as if ...
... never be claimed . As a general rule never take your whole fee in advance , nor any more than a small retainer . When fully paid beforehand , you are more than a common mortal if you can feel the same interest in the case , as if ...
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... never heard him utter a profane or an intem- perate word . What was conclusive of his good heart , he never forgot his parents . The honors he labored for so laudably , and for which in the sad end he so gallantly gave his life , he ...
... never heard him utter a profane or an intem- perate word . What was conclusive of his good heart , he never forgot his parents . The honors he labored for so laudably , and for which in the sad end he so gallantly gave his life , he ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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