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This reads as a defense of reading with both judgment and trust. The first part points to what can be weighed and tested, while the rest suggests there are parts of life that have to be received without full proof. In a moment of doubt, it lands as a calm reply, not rejecting skepticism, but asking it to make room for faith too.
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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