{"product_id":"the-wit-and-wisdom-of-abraham-lincoln-a-book-of-quotations-by-abraham-lincoln-bob-blaisdell","title":"The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: A Book of Quotations by Abraham Lincoln |Bob Blaisdell","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis compact compilation (roughly 90–100 pages) presents nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"82\"\u003e400 quotations\u003c\/strong\u003e from Abraham Lincoln’s speeches, letters, and other writings, organized by themes such as family and friends, law, politics and the presidency, storytelling, religion, and morality\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe volume brings to light Lincoln’s signature insights and humor, with memorable lines like:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e“It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e“Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e“It’s not me who can’t keep a secret. It’s the people I tell that can’t.”\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWhether readers are seeking wit, wisdom, or moral reflection, this Dover edition offers accessible glimpses into Lincoln’s character—showcasing his sharp intellect, moral clarity, and humane humor across topics like slavery, leadership, friendship, and the human condition\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eAbout the Editor: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBob Blaisdell, an English professor at the City University of New York’s Kingsborough College, has edited numerous Dover Thrift Editions and other educational titles. He frequently contributes essays on teaching and acts as a book reviewer for publications such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"334\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. In this volume, Blaisdell skillfully curates Lincoln’s most engaging and thoughtful quotes, guiding readers through themes that reveal the depth, humor, and enduring wisdom of America’s sixteenth president.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255607550138,"sku":"352DJWSU9-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/AAXX_3e5e734a-eb27-431e-a848-15736f678ecb.jpg?v=1761066517","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-wit-and-wisdom-of-abraham-lincoln-a-book-of-quotations-by-abraham-lincoln-bob-blaisdell","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}