Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry.
Lincoln's removal from New Salem to Springfield and his entrance into a law partnership with Major John T. Stuart begin a distinctively new period in… - John George Nicolay
Lincoln's removal from New Salem to Springfield and his entrance into a law partnership with Major John T. Stuart begin a distinctively new period in…
- John George Nicolay
The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would… - John George Nicolay
The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would…
Lincoln's stature and strength, his intelligence and ambition - in short, all the elements which gave him popularity among men in New Salem, rendered… - John George Nicolay
Lincoln's stature and strength, his intelligence and ambition - in short, all the elements which gave him popularity among men in New Salem, rendered…
It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincolns single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his reputa… - John George Nicolay
It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincolns single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his reputa…
The death of Mrs. Lincoln was a serious loss to her husband and children. Abraham's sister Sarah was only eleven years old, and the tasks and cares o… - John George Nicolay
The death of Mrs. Lincoln was a serious loss to her husband and children. Abraham's sister Sarah was only eleven years old, and the tasks and cares o…
It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gifted any political party with all of political wisdom or blinded it with all of political f… - John George Nicolay
It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gifted any political party with all of political wisdom or blinded it with all of political f…
Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also b… - John George Nicolay
Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also b…
In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction. - John George Nicolay
In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction.
It turned out in the long run that Lincoln's credit and the popular confidence that supported it were as valuable both to his creditors and himself a… - John George Nicolay
It turned out in the long run that Lincoln's credit and the popular confidence that supported it were as valuable both to his creditors and himself a…
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