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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