Things Lincoln never said
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09-08-2012, 12:35 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-08-2012 12:41 PM by RJNorton.)
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RE: Things Lincoln never said
In the July, 1865, Harpers Monthly, Brooks wrote, "There was something touching in his childlike and simple reliance upon Divine aid, especially when in such extremities as he sometimes fell into; then, though prayer and reading of the Scriptures was his constant habit, he more earnestly than ever sought that strength which is promised when mortal help faileth. His address upon the occasion of his re-inauguration has been said to be as truly a religious document as a state-paper; and his acknowledgment of God and His providence and rule are interwoven through all of his later speeches, letters, and messages. Once he said: "I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day."
I agree with Rob in that I constantly refer to the Fehrenbachers' book. We can only guess as to the authenticity of many Lincoln quotes. Because of the original date Brooks reported this quote, I would personally probably give it at least a C if not higher. Due to the overall context of what Brooks is describing, I think I lean in the direction of the quote being authentic. |
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