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Democracy is government of, by and for the people.

Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln
Age: 56 †
Born: 1809
Born: February 12
Died: 1865
Died: April 15
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Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then... find the way.
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Fondly do we hope, ferverently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away.
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When I am getting ready to reason with a man, I spend one-third of my time thinking about myself and what I am going to say and two-thirds about him and what he is going to say.
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While the people retain their virtue and vigilance, no administration, by any extreme of wickedness or folly, can very seriously injure the government in the short space of four years.
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As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew.
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Tangible language, which often tells more falsehoods than truths.
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My father taught me to work he did not teach me to love it.
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I am very glad indeed to see you to-night, and yet I will not say I thank you for this call, but I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called.
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the better angels of our nature
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Think of strangers as friends you not met yet.
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The world shall know that I will keep my faith to friends and enemies, come what will.
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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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Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in. That every man may receive at least a moderate education...appears to be an object of vital importance...
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One's only security in life comes from doing something uncommonly well.
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Never do anything for anyone who can just as well do it themself
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