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The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches

The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches is a collection that presents a selection of Abraham Lincoln's correspondence and public addresses. The book aims to highlight the intellectual and philosophical depth of the 16th President of the United States through his concise and impactful writings. more

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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865. He was a pivotal leader during the American Civil War, dedicated to preserving the unity of the nation and the abolition of slavery. Lincoln is renowned for his noble character and exceptional leadership. more

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“Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.”

“At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide.”