The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln

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“Adhere to your purpose and you will soon feel as well as you ever did. On the contrary, if you falter, and give up, you will lose the power of keeping any resolution, and will regret it all your life. Take the advice of a friend, who, though he never saw you, deeply sympathizes with you, and stick to your purpose” (Abraham Lincoln). Abraham Lincoln was not just the 16th president of the united states. Although many did not appreciate Abraham Lincoln, and it leads to his murder. He was a great man who is determined and honest. Neighbors recalled how Abraham would walk for miles to borrow a book (whitehouse.gov). Some young people despise their education but, Lincoln didn’t get his education till early manhood due to his family’s situation. He was also a self-taught lawyer and in fact, his law partner said of him, "His ambition was a little engine that knew no rest." (Abraham Lincoln). …show more content…

Why else would they call him that? For nothing, but for his great honesty (urbanfaith.com). Because of his honesty, people voted for him as president. Honest Abe was once a store clerk and accidently took an extra six cents from a customer. The same night he walked three miles to return the money. Who would walk three miles to return six cents? In conclusion, Abraham Lincoln “Honest Abe”, was a legend. He was a great friend, a unique human, a little engine that knew no rest. Be determined and honest as you can, to get far in

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