Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.

Abraham Lincoln

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Whatever you are, be a good one.

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I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

Abraham Lincoln (Speech made in Washington D.C., 1865)

Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Abraham Lincoln (Quoted in How to Get What You Want, 1917)

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