1809–1865
2 passages in library
The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
— Abraham Lincoln
The 16th President of the United States, Lincoln is remembered not just for preserving the Union and ending slavery, but for his extraordinary command of language. Despite limited formal education, he became one of history's most quoted writers. His speeches demonstrate that powerful writing comes from clarity of thought, not elaborate vocabulary.
Extreme concision—every word earns its place
Biblical rhythm and cadence
Movement from concrete to abstract
Triadic structures (groups of three)
Simple vocabulary with profound meaning
Gettysburg Address
Second Inaugural Address
House Divided Speech
Emancipation Proclamation
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