- Many managers and supervisors “are corrupted by power; most tend to pressure or dictate when simple suggestions or recommendations would suffice. And almost always there is a lack of understanding of the simple points of human nature, such as a person’s reaction at being ordered to do something rather than being asked his or her opinion.” - Abraham Lincoln
- “Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in the bonds of fraternal feeling.” - Abraham Lincoln
- “Everything I say, you know, goes into print. If I make a mistake it doesn’t merely affect me or you, but the country. I therefore ought at least to try not to make mistakes. If, then, a general demonstration be made tomorrow evening, and it is agreeable, I will endeavor to say something and not make a mistake without at least trying carefully to avoid it.” - Abraham Lincoln
- “Passion has helped us, but can do so no more. It will in the future be our enemy. Reason – cold, calculating, unimpassioned reason – must furnish all the materials for our future support and defense.” - Abraham Lincoln
- “The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation. We say we are for the Union. The world will not forget that we say this. We know how to have the Union. The world knows we do know how to save it. We - even we here - hold the power, and bear the responsibility.” - Abraham Lincoln
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