“A man watches his pear-tree day after day, impatient for the ripening of the fruit. Let him attempt to force the process, and he may spoil both fruit and tree. But let him patiently wait, and the ripe pear at length falls into his lap.”
Quote by Abraham Lincoln
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Conversations With Lincoln
This book presents a series of imagined conversations between the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and notable individuals from his time. The discussions explore a range of historical topics and reflect Lincoln's thoughts and perspectives on the issues of his era. more
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