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Tag Archives: Abraham Lincoln
Unchanging Reality
Abraham Lincoln was trying to make a point, but the person he was talking with was stubborn and unconvinced. So Lincoln tried another angle. He said to the fellow, “Well, lets’ see now. How many legs does a cow have?” … Continue reading
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Eye of the Beholder
A mother once came to President Lincoln to ask him to spare the life of her son who had been sentenced to death. After listening to her pleading, Lincoln issued a pardon. As she left her meeting with the president, … Continue reading
Financial Words of Wisdom
The following statements are attributed to Abraham Lincoln: “You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You cannot further … Continue reading
Humble Enough to Shine
During the days of the Civil War, a foreign diplomat who was visiting the White House was shocked to find President Lincoln shining his own shoes. The man informed the president that it was not the custom in his country … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, humble, illustration, leader, serve
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