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Though the least pretentious of men, he had an abounding self-respect and a full appreciation of the dignity and power of his office.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “Though the least pretentious of men, he had an abounding self-respect and a full appreciation of the dignity and power…”
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Blaine describes Lincoln's humility paired with a strong sense of self-respect and the importance of his presidential role.
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