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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... truly it may be said , " The gates of hell cannot prevail against them . ' " " It has long been a grave question , " observed Lin- coln on another occasion , " whether any government , not too strong for the liberties of its people ...
... truly it may be said , " The gates of hell cannot prevail against them . ' " " It has long been a grave question , " observed Lin- coln on another occasion , " whether any government , not too strong for the liberties of its people ...
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... truly declare that the failure of the undertaking has not lowered you a particle , while the qualities you developed in the effort have greatly heightened you in my esti- mation . For a daring and dangerous enterprise of a similar ...
... truly declare that the failure of the undertaking has not lowered you a particle , while the qualities you developed in the effort have greatly heightened you in my esti- mation . For a daring and dangerous enterprise of a similar ...
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... be quite sober . Let us dili- gently apply the means , never doubting that a just God , in his own good time , will give us the rightful result . Yours very truly , A. LINCOLN 66 “ ...... . the plain truth . . . [ 192 ]
... be quite sober . Let us dili- gently apply the means , never doubting that a just God , in his own good time , will give us the rightful result . Yours very truly , A. LINCOLN 66 “ ...... . the plain truth . . . [ 192 ]
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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