"The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would work out grand results."

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Source : John George Nicolay (2008). “A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln (Volume 1 of 2 ) (EasyRead Comfort Edition)”, p.46, ReadHowYouWant.com

John George Nicolay

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“So be it. Iâ€™m happy to bring the country together.”
“The point of being over 40 is to fulfill the desires you've been harboring since you were 7.”
“Is it not wonderful news to believe that salvation lies outside ourselves?”
“There are two kinds of leaders: those who are interested in the flock, and those who are interested in the fleece.”
“Study the greats and become greater”
“Everyone has two choices. We're either full of love... or full of fear.”

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