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Lincoln’s line sets material wealth against character and civic virtue. It can be read as saying that money and treasure have their uses, but that brave, loyal people matter more because they hold a community together. In a moment when success is being measured only by profit, it lands as a reminder to value people over possessions.
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About Abraham Lincoln
American president
Abraham Lincoln was an American president who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 to 1865. He is remembered for leading the country through the American Civil War. During his presidency, Lincoln oversaw the Union victory over the Confederacy and played a major role in the abolition of slavery. His words are often associated with leadership, national crisis, and the struggle for freedom.
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Books by Abraham Lincoln
Autobiography
2009
The Gettysburg Address
1972
The Lincoln-Douglas debates
2005