Possession #137 - Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural

Abraham Lincoln delivered his 2nd inaugural address on March 4, 1865. He had to negotiate a difficult rhetorical path between many different quarreling groups within our country and even within his own political party. I keep a copy of this address on the wall of my office to inspire me to keep the peace when I'm tempted to gloat at my victories or growl in my defeats. Pictured here is the most memorable line, "...With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right..." Lincoln shows compassion and humility but is unafraid to call it like he sees it. I hope sometimes I get close to that.