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Words of Wisdom from Abraham Lincoln

I always learn great things from my Rotary Club's (Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise) meeting - words of wisdom, kind deeds, great none-profit organizations, wonderful things people do for others all out of the goodness of their hearts; the down to earth approach, the selflessness in all, the good wills, the hope, and the future.

This past Tuesday was no exception.

While presenting 'Thought of the Day'; our past president, Bill Bell, recited the following, which I think is so true in today's environment, and thought it'd be beneficial for ALL of US to listen to the timeless wisdom again!

Abraham Lincoln, when establishing the Republican Party said:

"You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.

You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.

You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.

You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.

You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.

You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves"

There was much holding up of Abraham Lincoln in the recent Presidential election. Perhaps all should reflect on Lincoln's words going forward as government policies and directions are debated and implemented.

Posted by Sylvia Barry, Marin Realtor, MAS, ePRO on 06/18/2009 03:33 PM

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