Daily quote |
Abraham LincolnAs I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. As our case is new, we must think and act anew. Avoid popularity if you would have peace. Ballots are the rightful and peaceful successors to bullets. Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm. Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren't very new at all. Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them. Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way. Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. |