Words on being presented with a Bible, as reported in the Washington Daily Morning Chronicle (8 September 1864)
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In regard to this Great Book, I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to man. All the good the Saviour gave to the world was communicated through this book.
— Abraham Lincoln
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "In regard to this Great Book, I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to man. All the good the Saviour gave to the world was communicated through this book." in the context of "Words on being presented with a Bible, as reported in the Washington Daily Morning Chronicle (8 September 1864)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Abraham Lincoln" (Quotes, 1860s)
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About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
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