Today's Motivational Moment

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Jim Thorpe : PA : USA | about 1 month ago

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The sixteenth president of the United States is best remembered for steering the country through the Civil War and ultimately helping to end slavery. But Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln was also a courageous and persistent person. He lost much in his life, both on the personal and professional levels. However, he never gave up. He knew what it was like to withstand adversity. Then as president, he knew what it was like to have power.

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power" - Abraham Lincoln.

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