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 assumeaxiomblind Change image and share on social
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 abrahamaltogethercare share on social
Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry. John George Nicolay activitycompetitioneager Change image and share on social
Very few men are fortunate enough to gain distinction during their first term in Congress. John George Nicolay congressdistinctionfortunate Change image and share on social
While Lincoln thus became a lawyer, he did not cease to remain a politician. John George Nicolay ceaselawyerlincoln Change image and share on social
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 candidateelectlincoln Change image and share on social
In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction. John George Nicolay distinctionearlylaw Change image and share on social
It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincoln's single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his reputation. John George Nicolay addhouselincoln Change image and share on social
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 activitycontinuousdetail Change image and share on social
Lincoln's stature and strength, his intelligence and ambition - in short, all the elements which gave him popularity among men in New Salem, rendered him equally attractive to the fair sex of that village. John George Nicolay ambitionattractiveelement share on social
