Then you will feel that you are working for something, and you are sure to do your work faithfully and well.
On the recordJuly 1, 1850
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From a note for a law lecture, Lincoln explains that having a financial prospect in a case motivates a lawyer to perform their duties faithfully and skillfully.
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