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Great Lincoln Quote

It was this sort of thinking that got us through the US Civil War and back out the other side. Unfortunately, it also got this guy shot in the head.

In a truly American way, Lincoln was our Gandhi. Read Team of Rivals if you want a good look inside the life, times and mind of Mr. Lincoln.

You could do worse for a role model

Wifey (MJ) has been reading Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin about Lincoln and his cabinet. She's been telling tidbits here and there. This book is written like a novel, and full of great historic detail. PLUS: it's very inspiring.

I can see why our president has chosen President Lincoln as his role model. Lincoln was truly our Gandhi. Civil War and mass carnage aside (or maybe because of it), the man showed such courage, patience, and judgement. I will be reading ToR, myself.


Portrait done my Mary Jane Mara