The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would work out grand results. — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry. — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
Lincoln's removal from New Salem to Springfield and his entrance into a law partnership with Major John T. Stuart begin a distinctively new period… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
The meetings of the legislature at Springfield then first brought together that splendid group of young men of genius whose phenomenal careers and distinguished… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincolns single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
Very few men are fortunate enough to gain distinction during their first term in Congress. — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gifted any political party with all of political wisdom or blinded it with… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
The death of Mrs. Lincoln was a serious loss to her husband and children. Abraham's sister Sarah was only eleven years old, and the… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
While Lincoln thus became a lawyer, he did not cease to remain a politician. — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincoln's single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction. — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
It turned out in the long run that Lincoln's credit and the popular confidence that supported it were as valuable both to his creditors… — John George Nicolay Copy Share Image
