The wit and wisdom of abraham lincoln

The Words & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

2 Letters, 2 Speeches and 1 Proclamation

Plus over 50 “Quotable ‘Honest Abe’ Quotes”

Special Bonus: The Story BehindLincoln’s Beard

The Words & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

INDEX

Publisher’s Preface 3

Quotable Quotes 4

Letter to Ulysses S. Grant 11

Letter to Joseph Hooker 12

Proclamation of Thanksgiving 14

The Gettysburg Address 16 Response to a Serenade

Lincoln’s Last Public Address 19

BONUS: The Birth of a Beard 24

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Publisher’s Preface

With over 16,000 books written about him, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is probably the most scrutinized president in American history. And many consider him the most eloquent President our country has ever known. Speech writers and public speakers try to copy his style, and all over the globe, children still recite his Gettysburg Address (included in this book) which is celebrated by many as one of the best speeches in the English language.

In this book, along with over 50 “sound bite” quotes, are two letters from Lincoln, one to Ulysses S. Grant and one to General “Fighting Joe” Hooker both offering fascinating insights into the way Lincoln thought and how he presented himself. Then the Proclamation of Thanksgiving is an interesting look at the origins of an American Holiday. Next, along with the Gettysburg Address, you will find Response to a Serenade – some informal remarks made 4 months before the Gettysburg Address that gives a “preview” of his most famous speech. Finally, you will read Lincoln’s last public address that was presented three days before his death and attended by his assassin John Wilkes Booth who commented at the time "That is the last speech he will make."

Enjoy this compilation of words and wisdom of this important historical figure: “Honest Abe” Lincoln, a man who used his words to hold his divided country together, healed “his nation’s wounds” and comforted his people in times of heartache and pain. You should find them inspirational, motivational and applicable to your business and personal life.



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Quotable Quotes from “Honest Abe”

A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.

I do the very best I know how - the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.

I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.

It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.

I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.

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.





I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

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