September 21, 2012
“Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves."
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
The 16th president of the United States was well known for his quick wit and aphorisms. His political accomplishments, the preservation of the Union and the ending of slavery, have become almost mythic parts of American history. Even a cursory look at the man behind the myths reveals a towering intellect coupled with an astute political sense. Lincoln, a moderate Republican, purposefully constructed his cabinet of men who most often disagreed with him, and each other, in order that he received perspectives different from his own, and steered a course between extremes toward the goals he believed were right for the country. Assassinated at the close of the Civil War, Lincoln left behind a rich legacy of thoughtful and often self-deprecating quotes including: “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt."
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love your quotes, Greg…I am sure that you have to invest lots of hours researching…Abe was the best, every child in school should be requred to study him, in depth…here is a quote from someone we all knew as Jimi,,,”When the power pf love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace”.
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