Abraham Lincoln on ability
“Tact: the ability to describe others as they see themselves.”
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The Lord prefers common-looking people. That is why he made so many of them.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I am not concerned that you have fallen — I am concerned that you arise.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Anybody will do for you, but not for me. I must have somebody.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Life is hard but so very beautiful
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I would rather be a little nobody, then to be a evil somebody.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln
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M.K. StandbyM.K. Standby I found him in all the chaos, and that was when my world started making sense again.
MoomerMoomer The judgement that people cast on you for how you do or do not appear is nothing more than just a projection of their own wounds.
Taj AroraTaj Arora Be grateful for what you have now, even if it’s not everything you wanted.
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The ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity.
Michael PorterMichael Porter My greatest talent is in my ability to choose good friends. It’s about as important as things get.
Hunter S. ThompsonHunter S. Thompson Intelligence is measured by a person’s ability to see validity within both sides of contradicting arguments.
F. Scott FitzgeraldF. Scott Fitzgerald As your temptations become greater, so does your ability to make responsible choices.
Gary ZukavGary Zukav It is not merely enough to have the ability to be persistant, you must also have the ability to start over.
F. Scott FitzgeraldF. Scott Fitzgerald There is an appropriate way to use your story, not as an excuse but as a testimony to God’s ability to free you from the past.
Andy StanleyAndy Stanley Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short.
Golda MeirGolda Meir The Creator has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
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