“Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be done to elect them.”
Quote by John George Nicolay
Work
A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln (Volume 1 of 2 ) (EasyRead Comfort Edition)
This volume is the first part of a two-volume series that explores the life of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The EasyRead Comfort Edition offers a simplified narrative, making the historical content accessible to a broader audience. more
Author
John George Nicolay
John George Nicolay was an American historian and biographer, renowned for his studies of President Abraham Lincoln. Born on February 26, 1832, he passed away on September 26, 1901. His most famous work is 'Life and Letters of Abraham Lincoln', co-authored with John Hay, which provided an in-depth analysis of Lincoln's life and character. more
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Source: A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln: Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: a History: Easyread Large Edition
Source: A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln: Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: a History: Easyread Large Edition
Source: A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln (Volume 1 of 2 ) (EasyRead Comfort Edition)
“Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry.”
Source: A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln: Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: a History: Easyread Large Edition
“In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction.”
Source: A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln: Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: a History ...
“As soon as there's pain, you know the gold is just beneath.”
“Give others their dignity by opening and softening in your heart to them.”