Lincoln on a desire to hear Horace Greeley speak: "In print, every one of his words seems to weigh about a ton.

Harold Holzer
Lincoln on a desire to hear Horace Greeley speak:
Lincoln on a desire to hear Horace Greeley speak:
Lincoln on a desire to hear Horace Greeley speak:
Lincoln on a desire to hear Horace Greeley speak:
About This Quote

John Hay, Lincoln's secretary, wrote about Lincoln preferring to listen to Horace Greeley speak. This quote captures the importance of listening to others carefully before making a decision. When you listen to each side of an issue, you can make the choice that is best for everyone involved.

Source: Lincoln And The Power Of The Press: The War For Public Opinion

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