Abraham Lincoln Quote: "Character is like a tree and reputation like a sha..." | The World Motivation

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

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“Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.”

“You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.”

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”

“in times like the present, men should utter nothing for which they would not willingly be responsible through time and eternity.”

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

“As we grow as unique persons, we learn to respect the uniqueness of others.”

“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.”

“The path to success is to take massive, determined action.”

“Ask yourself the secret of your success. Listen to your answer, and practice it.”

“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”

“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.”