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 (1809-1865) American lawyer, politician, US President (1861-65)
Essay (1832-03-09), “Communication to the People of Sangamo County,” Sangamo Journal (1832-03-15)
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Newspaper copy of a handbill distributed as part of Lincoln's candidacy for the Illinois State Legislature.
this is soo stupid i have to do a report on 1832 and its soooooooo booooorrrrriinnnnnggggggggggggggg
I disagree — all sorts of interesting things happened in 1832, including the revolution portrayed in Les Miserables, a tar-and-feathering of Joseph Smith, a presidential election in the US, and Greek Independence.
well then u do the report and send it to me c if u like it!!!!!!
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