Saturday, February 12, 2011

Abraham Lincoln


In 1831, Abraham Lincoln failed in business.


In 1832, Abraham Lincoln was defeated as a candidate for state legislator.


In 1833, Abraham Lincoln failed in another business.


In 1835, Abraham Lincoln's fiancee died.


In 1836, Abraham Lincoln suffered a nervous breakdown.


In 1843, Abraham Lincoln was defeated as a candidate for US Congress.


In 1848, Abraham Lincoln again was defeated as a candidate for US Congress.


In 1855, Abraham Lincoln was defeated as a candidate for US Senate.


In 1856, Abraham Lincoln was defeated as a candidate for US Vice President.


In 1859, Abraham Lincoln again was defeated as a candidate for US Senate.


In 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States.


Abraham Lincoln persevered.


Abraham Lincoln: "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."


Abraham Lincoln: "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."






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