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It's not me who can't keep a secret. It's the people I tell that can't.

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Abraham Lincoln
Age: 56 †
Born: 1809
Born: February 12
Died: 1865
Died: April 15
16Th U.S. President
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I am now the most miserable man living. If what I feel were felt by the whole human race, there would not be one cheerful face left on earth.
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The time has come when I am for everybody fighting the rebels. Let Indians fight them let the Negroes fight them and if you have got any strong-legged jackasses in Iwoa that can kick rebels to death, they have my hearty consent.
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I ... ran for Legislature [in 1832] ... and was beaten-the only time I have been beaten by the people.
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Rules of living Don't worry, eat three square meals a day,say your prayers, be courteous to your creditors, keep your digestion good,steer clear of biliousness,exercise, go slow and go easy. May be there are other things that your special case requires to make you happy, but my friend, these, i reckon, will give you a good life.
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Every man has a right to be equal with every other man.
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