Abrahan Lincoln's Intelectual Development

[Gene C]

Regarding the influence of his parents .....From p. 27

PARENTAL ICONS
"By example, all three parents demonstrated to a young Lincoln, that by daily hard work, often against harsh conditions, by not giving up when beaten down, and by investing in himself toward future gratification, a person could yield results and help sustain one's life and ambitions. Perhaps, even more important, all three parents subscribed to the teachings of the Bible and the idea of government by the people."