Abraham Lincoln, in letter to Thurlow Weed (15 March 1865), published in Abraham Lincoln: A Biography (1916), by Lord Charnwood
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Men are not flattered by being shown that there has been a difference of purpose between the Almighty and them.
— Abraham Lincoln on Purpose
What It Means
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About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
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