Lincoln’s Letter To Son’s Teacher
Abraham Lincoln once wrote a letter to his son’s school teacher. It is very insightful. I hope you enjoy. He will have to learn, I know, that all men are not just, all men are not true. But teach him also that for every scoundrel there is a hero. That for every selfish politician, there is a dedicated leader. Teach him that for every enemy there is a friend. Steer him away from envy, if you can. Teach him the secret of quiet laughter. Let him learn early that the bullies are the easiest to lick. Teach him, if you
October 14, 2009
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