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
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2005 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." Click for more in this series: Dover Thrift Editions |
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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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