Lincoln: A Book of Quotes

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The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln offered sagacious and frequently humorous comments on everything that mattered. "My politics and short and sweet, like the old woman's dance," he remarked, and this volume features his thoughts and opinions concerning human nature, the burdens and privileges of the presidency, and many other topics.

Author Bio

An English professor at the City University of New York's Kingsborough College, Bob Blaisdell is the editor of numerous Dover Thrift Editions and many other books. He has published essays about his experiences as a teacher and regularly reviews books for the San Francisco Chronicle and the Christian Science Monitor.