The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln - Lincoln Abraham
| Автор: | Lincoln Abraham |
| Издательство: | Ingram |
| Серия: | Dover Thrift Editions |
| Жанр произведения: | Языкознание |
| Год издания: | 0 |
| isbn: | 9780486110745 |
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.