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John George Nicolay Quotes

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 folly Picture Quote #1

In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction Picture Quote #1

It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincolns single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his reputation Picture Quote #1

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 his career Picture Quote #1

Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be done to elect them Picture Quote #1

Very few men are fortunate enough to gain distinction during their first term in Congress Picture Quote #1

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While Lincoln thus became a lawyer, he did not cease to remain a politician Picture Quote #1

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 of the little household were altogether too heavy for her years and experience Picture Quote #1

Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry Picture Quote #1

The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would work out grand results Picture Quote #1

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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 folly (John George Nicolay Quotes) In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction (John George Nicolay Quotes) It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincolns single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his reputation (John George Nicolay Quotes) 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 his career (John George Nicolay Quotes) Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be done to elect them (John George Nicolay Quotes) Very few men are fortunate enough to gain distinction during their first term in Congress (John George Nicolay Quotes) While Lincoln thus became a lawyer, he did not cease to remain a politician (John George Nicolay Quotes) 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 of the little household were altogether too heavy for her years and experience (John George Nicolay Quotes) Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry (John George Nicolay Quotes) The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would work out grand results (John George Nicolay Quotes)