On the recordFebruary 22, 1842
Such is man, and so must he be understood by those who would lead him, even to his own best interests....
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “Such is man, and so must he be understood by those who would lead him, even to his own best interests....”
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In a speech on temperance, Lincoln concludes a point about persuasion by emphasizing the necessity of understanding human nature for effective leadership.
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