There may sometimes be ungenerous attempts to keep a young man down; and they will succeed, too, if he allows his mind to be diverted from its true channel to brood over the attempted injury.
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"There may sometimes be ungenerous attempts to keep a young man down; and they will succeed, too, if he allows his mind to be diverted from its true channel to brood over the attempted injury." — Abraham Lincoln
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There may sometimes be ungenerous attempts to keep a young man down; and they will succeed, too, if he allows his mind to be diverted from its true channel to brood over the attempted injury. — Abraham Lincoln
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was a President from United States (1809–1865).
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This quote is attributed to Abraham Lincoln, a President from United States.
When did Abraham Lincoln live?
Abraham Lincoln lived from 1809 – 1865.