Full quote, from the Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 4.
Remarks at Painesville, Ohio [1] February 16, 1861 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN---I have stepped out upon this platform that I may see you and that you may see me, and in the arrangement I have the best of the bargain. The train only stops for a few minutes, so that I have time to make but few remarks, and the condition of my voice is such that I could not do more if there were time. We are met by large crowds of people at almost every ten miles, but in few instances where there are so many as here, or where there are so many (turning towards them and bowing) good-looking ladies. I can only say now that I bid you good morning and farewell.
Then turning towards it he said, ``let us have the better music from the Band.''
Annotation [1] Painesville Telegraph, February 21, 1861. The Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 16, gives a shorter but similar report.
Very interesting quote. He had a sense of humor. With all the problems a president faces, and he certainly had more than his share, I bet that sense of humor helped him keep going. I'm glad you are posting these.
I've been tied up in a meeting all morning, and have a conference call at 11 am, then another meeting with my professor this afternoon. So not sure how much I'll be online today.
So, so, so happy to have you back! So, how was the trip?
Great quote-speech, again I say, nothing...is new in politics LOL. It reassures me of my opinion. If Lincoln had TV, internet he would have shone more brightly but not differently than many politico's of today. This is priceless I do not mean to diminish his greatness because he was great. I only mean that the basics of politics are unchanged in time, the mediums more immediate the issues relatively unchanged.
Thanks all for your comments. It's been a crazy day at the office (they actually expect me to work occasionally) so haven't been able to keep up with comments.
These days are ones when we need those who would lead us to bring their inner strength as humbly as this plainsman once did and never forget those they would serve.
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Remarks at Painesville, Ohio [1]
February 16, 1861
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN---I have stepped out upon this platform that I may see you and that you may see me, and in the arrangement I have the best of the bargain. The train only stops for a few minutes, so that I have time to make but few remarks, and the condition of my voice is such that I could not do more if there were time. We are met by large crowds of people at almost every ten miles, but in few instances where there are so many as here, or where there are so many (turning towards them and bowing) good-looking ladies. I can only say now that I bid you good morning and farewell.
Then turning towards it he said, ``let us have the better music from the Band.''
Annotation
[1] Painesville Telegraph, February 21, 1861. The Cleveland Plain Dealer, February 16, gives a shorter but similar report.
I've been tied up in a meeting all morning, and have a conference call at 11 am, then another meeting with my professor this afternoon. So not sure how much I'll be online today.
So, so, so happy to have you back! So, how was the trip?
Abraham Lincoln's to be bad.