How inspiring to the youth of high aims every incident of the pathway that led from the frontier cabin to the Executive Mansion,--from the humblest position to the most exalted yet attained by man!
Stevenson finds inspiration in Lincoln's journey from humble origins to the presidency, encouraging youth to aspire for greatness.
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