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The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations
Contributor(s): Lincoln, Abraham (Author), Blaisdell, Bob (Editor)

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ISBN: 0486440974 ISBN-13: 9780486440972
Publisher: Dover Publications

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2005
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Annotation: From the most eloquent of American presidents, nearly 400 astute observations on subjects ranging from women to warfare: "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."

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BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - 19th Century
- Reference | Quotations

Dewey: 973.709

LCCN: 2005041331

Series: Dover Thrift Editions

Physical Information: 0.24" H x 5.28" W x 8.32" L (0.18 lbs) 96 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Topical - Civil War

Features: Bibliography, Price on Product, Table of Contents

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Publisher Description:
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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