When I am getting ready to reason with a man, I spend one-third of my time thinking about myself and what I am going to say and two-thirds about him and what he is going to say.
Abraham LincolnAbout author
- Author's profession: President, Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 12, 1809
- Died: April 15, 1865
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