On the recordSeptember 13, 1862
I must study the plain, physical facts of the case, ascertain what is possible, and learn what appears to be wise and right.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “I must study the plain, physical facts of the case, ascertain what is possible, and learn what appears to be wise and…”
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In a reply to a Chicago religious committee, Lincoln outlined his method for making decisions, focusing on facts, possibilities, and what is wise and right.
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