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The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions: Speeches/Quotations) Kindle Edition

by Abraham Lincoln (Author), Bob Blaisdell (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition

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The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln seemed to have a comment—sagacious or humorous—on just about anything that mattered. This concise compendium offers his astute observations on a variety of subjects—from women to warfare. Nearly 400 quotations include such thought-provoking and memorable remarks as:
Bad promises are better broken than kept.
Marriage is neither heaven nor hell; it is simply purgatory.
Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
Quotations are arranged chronologically within such topics as family and friends, the law, politics and the presidency, story-telling, religion, and morality. Students, writers, public speakers, and other readers will find this thought-provoking and entertaining volume an excellent introduction to the sixteenth president’s wit, common sense, and insight.

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Abraham Lincoln was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.

The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln seemed to have a comment—sagacious or humorous—on just about anything that mattered

This concise compendium offers his astute observations on a variety of subjects—from women to warfare.

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.”

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

“You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.”

“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm."

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"Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves." Rather than the dour soul he sometimes appeared to be, Abraham Lincoln enjoyed a fine, often barbed sense of humor as this lively collection of his salty stories, anecdotes, quotes and speech excerpts proves. Also included in this treasury are his famous addresses, a Lincoln time-line, and sections on Lincoln Lore, Gettysburg Gems and Assassination Secrets.

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Alex Ayres, former editor at Running Times and Harvard Lampoon, has edited six previous Wit and Wisdom titles. He is also the author of the screenplays for "Marlowe" and "Search for Grace."

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A73FENS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (February 29, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 29, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2217 KB
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Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 135 pages

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- #553 in American Literature Anthologies
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The Words of America's Greatest President!!!

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The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln

This is a concise collated collection of around 400 quotations from President Abraham Lincoln These thought-provoking and memorable remarks reveal that Lincoln was not only one of the most eloquent of American presidents, but also,that he had considered thoughts about a wide range of issues. The quotations are arranged chronologically within such topics as family and friends, the law, politics and the presidency, story-telling, religion, and morality Because these qoutes are presented out of context with the momentus historical events and presured filled situations during which they were made it is difficult to fully appreciate the full weight, wisdom and of his words. However, most readers will enjoy this look into the thoughts of America's greatest president.

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Good read, but not great on Kindle

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Good selection of Lincoln quotes and nicely categorized. But not so easy to read on Kindle with many annoying spaces in the quotes or between the quote and the source. Still readable, but some simple Kindle formatting would help immensely.

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I am overwhelmed my satisfied with the quality of the book and the way the book was packaged. It shows the owner’s love of books!!

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One of the greatest American icons - and full of wit and wisdom

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017

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My Man - Abraham!! One of the greatest American icons - and full of wit and wisdom. A pleasure to carry this book in my library to sink into the depths of the man. It lifts me out of the down times. It restores my faith that there are possibly good hearted and caring men (and women) still walking around out there and hopefully sharing their wit and wisdom with the world around them.

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May be a good book

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My copy was destroyed in the rain when I found it tossed in the bushes.

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This book is required reading for anyone who relishes understanding how Lincoln led. He did it, among other things, by telling stories that were filled with wisdom and made a point. He was able to turn an argument around by a few witting words. In each case he made those around him think and left them with a message. His thoughts, sayings and quotes are universal in meaning and value. I recommend this to anyone who collects proverbs and words of wisdom as I do.

Emilio Iodice, author of Profiles in Leadership from Caesar to Modern Times, North American Business Press, 2013.

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Great book

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At first I was a bit taken aback by the fact that this is just a bunch of direct quotes from Abraham Lincoln, but as I read more and more, I felt like I got a good feel of this larger-than-life man and was ultimately grateful that the words I read were only Mr. Lincoln's. I feel that all irrelevancies were omitted and that the organization of the quotes gave a fairly in-depth look at Lincoln's opinions and beliefs. As someone who often is turned off by boring history and will quit reading anything that I don't deem interesting, I did find it compelling enough to read cover to cover.

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Lincoln, a great human and statesman

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An interesting work reveals what a great human and statesman Lincoln was. I feel it's better to read the wit and wisdom series of great men instead of Autobiography. Because I really feel they are talking to us directly. Lincoln's language is quite unique and so is the vocabulary. Clarity and focused in his conviction. Says, he likes the semi colon ; very much and compliments as a Little chap ! Quite interesting. The very famous quote is seen here, You can fool some people all the time but, can't fool all the people all the time! And one more saying, The purposes of Almighty are perfect and must prevail, though we are erring mortals may fail to perceive them in advance.
It's great to learn about this great legend who fought against his own countrymen to bring the Law of Rights in favour of slavery and negros and passed it successfully. It's unfortunate that Lincoln had to pay heavy price for this getting assassinated. In fact Obama should be grateful to Lincoln for this wonderful deed of Lincoln. Irving Wallace wrote The Man, a wonderful book based on the negros in the US wherein a black man becomes a President of the US.
Lincoln, a must read.

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Abe Linc's famous wit and quips

Reviewed in France on January 5, 2019

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Abraham Lincoln was famous for wit and for his style of writing, his repartee... this compendium of some of his best quotes is a treasure trove!

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great book

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a very nice book. a pleasure to read the words of of one the greatest men to have ever walked on this planet.

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Abraham Lincoln est un acteur important dans l’histoire des etats unis et de l’abolition de l’esclavage.
J’ai aimé la simplicité à comprendre meme en anglais .

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Abraham Lincoln was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.

The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln seemed to have a comment—sagacious or humorous—on just about anything that mattered

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