Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest leaders in American history. He kept the US united and freed black Americans from slavery.
To achieve these historic feats, he relied on a mastery of the written and spoken word.
In honor of Presidents' Day, we've collected a few of his most inspiring quotes.
On genius
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On hypocrisy
On reading
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On struggle
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On taking action
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On determination
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On slavery
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On enemies
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On work
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On honesty
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