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 175
... wrong to those I might forget . Recent events bring up glorious names , and particularly promi- nent ones ; but these I will not mention . Having said this much , I will now take the music . you were right and I was wrong . ” LINCOLN [ 175 ]
... wrong to those I might forget . Recent events bring up glorious names , and particularly promi- nent ones ; but these I will not mention . Having said this much , I will now take the music . you were right and I was wrong . ” LINCOLN [ 175 ]
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... wrong . It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance . I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter . A. LINCOLN wwwww www 66 " ... I do not perceive occasion [ 210 ] Indorsement on Document to ...
... wrong . It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance . I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter . A. LINCOLN wwwww www 66 " ... I do not perceive occasion [ 210 ] Indorsement on Document to ...
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... wrong , nothing is wrong . I cannot remember when I did not so think and feel , and yet I have never understood that the presidency conferred upon me an unrestricted right to act officially upon this judgment and feeling . It was in the ...
... wrong , nothing is wrong . I cannot remember when I did not so think and feel , and yet I have never understood that the presidency conferred upon me an unrestricted right to act officially upon this judgment and feeling . It was in the ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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