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Lincolns stature and strength, his intelligence and ambition - in short, all the elements which gave him popularity amon
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"Lincoln's stature and strength, his intelligence and ambition - in short, all the elements which gave him popularity among men in New Salem, rendered him equally attractive to the fair sex of that village"

- John George Nicolay

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John George Nicolay between February 26, 1832 and September 26, 1901. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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