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The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions: Speeches/Quotations) Paperback – August 8, 2005

by Abraham Lincoln (Author), Bob Blaisdell (Editor)
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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; F First Edition (August 8, 2005)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great value
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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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4.0 out of 5 stars 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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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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3.0 out of 5 stars 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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5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom for the Ages
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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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h c Murugesh
5.0 out of 5 stars Lincoln, a great human and statesman
Reviewed in India on March 11, 2023
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Abe Linc's famous wit and quips
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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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