Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 10, 1848
Allow me to assure you that suspicion and jealousy never did help any man in any situation.
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Abraham Lincoln
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

In a letter to his law partner, Lincoln warns against the detrimental effects of suspicion and jealousy on personal advancement.

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