On the recordJuly 10, 1848
The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “The way for a young man to rise is to improve himself every way he can, never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder…”
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In a letter to his law partner, Lincoln offers counsel on how young men can advance themselves through self-improvement and a positive outlook.
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