Abraham Lincoln on ability
“Tact: the ability to describe others as they see themselves.”
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Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Those who write clearly have readers, those who write obscurely have commentators.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln My father taught me to work; he did not teach me to love it.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God cannot retain it.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln No matter how much the cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I don’t know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln The man who murdered his parents, and then pleaded for mercy on the grounds that he was an orphan.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln I laugh because I must not cry, that is all, that is all.
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