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Abraham Lincoln said...

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

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A reflection on the nature of character and reputation.

10/17/1860

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Abraham  Lincoln
deceased

usa, Illinois

836 Quotes

Born2/12/1809

Died4/15/1865 (aged 56)

PartyRepublican

  • President

    3/4/1861 - 4/15/1865
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