John George Nicolay

Lincoln's removal from New Salem to Springfield and his entrance into a law partnership with Major John T. Stuart begin a distinctively…

— John George Nicolay

Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must…

— John George Nicolay

The meetings of the legislature at Springfield then first brought together that splendid group of young men of genius whose phenomenal careers…

— John George Nicolay

It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincolns single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing…

— John George Nicolay

Very few men are fortunate enough to gain distinction during their first term in Congress.

— John George Nicolay

It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gifted any political party with all of political wisdom or blinded…

— John George Nicolay

The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if…

— John George Nicolay

The death of Mrs. Lincoln was a serious loss to her husband and children. Abraham's sister Sarah was only eleven years old,…

— John George Nicolay

While Lincoln thus became a lawyer, he did not cease to remain a politician.

— John George Nicolay

It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincoln's single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing…

— John George Nicolay

In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction.

— John George Nicolay

It turned out in the long run that Lincoln's credit and the popular confidence that supported it were as valuable both to…

— John George Nicolay

Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry.

— John George Nicolay

Lincoln's stature and strength, his intelligence and ambition - in short, all the elements which gave him popularity among men in New…

— John George Nicolay