The gold standard

 We’ve got a new president. Half the country is rejoicing, the other half seething. Trump was the greatest president in history, and Biden will be the worst. No, Trump was the worst president, and Biden the best. So, who’s right? In a goofy world in which 2 + 2 = 17, how do we determine greatness? Are there any objective standards we can apply?  I’d like to suggest Abraham Lincoln is the gold standard we can apply – to Trump, to Biden, to any of them.     

Here are a few Lincoln quotes: how do your favorite heroes and villains stack up against The Best? [I’ll give you a few more quotes over the next few days. Enjoy!]  

Arnold Kunst  

Introducing Abraham Lincoln to the 21st Century  

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        - “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” – Abraham Lincoln

    - “Fellow-citizens we cannot escape history. We of this Congress and this administration will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance or insignificance can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation.” - Abraham Lincoln

     - “First convince a man that you are his sincere friend. Therein is the drop of honey that catches his heart, which, say what you will, is the great high road to his reason, and which, when once gained, you will find but little trouble in convincing his judgment of the justice of your cause.” - Abraham Lincoln     - 

“I am rather inclined to silence, and whether that be wise or not it is at least more unusual nowadays to find a man who can hold his tongue than to find one who cannot.” - Abraham Lincoln

     - “If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee.” - Abraham Lincoln