On January 20 after the swearing in of President Obama. I visited the National Portrait Gallery's exhibit, "The Mask of Lincoln." While there I had the opportunity to re-read some of President Lincoln's speeches and letters. A remarkable man during turbulent time. Our country should be proud of such a great president. Here are some of his words that still have great importance for our country today."You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot help small men by tearing down big men.
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.
You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot establish security on borrowed money.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away
A man's incentive and independence.
You cannot help men permanently by doing for them
What they could and should do themselves."
Abraham Lincoln
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