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The surest way to reveal one's character is not through adversity but by giving them power.

Abraham Lincoln

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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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The solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
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Don't kneel to me, that is not right. You must kneel to God only, and thank Him for the liberty you will hereafter enjoy.
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And while it has not pleased the Almighty to bless us with a return of peace, we can but press on, guided by the best light He gives, trusting that in His own good time, and wise way, all will yet be well.
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Great distance in either time or space has wonderful power to lull and render quiescent the human mind.
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I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.
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