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 xi
... never to plead what you need not , lest you oblige your- self to prove what you cannot . " Linder was the lawyer young Abe had once " let down " in a criminal case , by making a brief appeal when he was expected to make a very long one ...
... never to plead what you need not , lest you oblige your- self to prove what you cannot . " Linder was the lawyer young Abe had once " let down " in a criminal case , by making a brief appeal when he was expected to make a very long one ...
Page xii
... never failed to be moved by it , or ever afterward forgot the impression . All his efforts were made for prac- tical effect . He never spoke merely to be heard . " Having little of the magniloquent in his own nature Lincoln had little ...
... never failed to be moved by it , or ever afterward forgot the impression . All his efforts were made for prac- tical effect . He never spoke merely to be heard . " Having little of the magniloquent in his own nature Lincoln had little ...
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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 ...
Contents
To William H Herndon | 19 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
To John D Johnston | 33 |
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