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He will have to learn, I know,
that all men are not just,
all men are not true.
But teach him also that
for every scoundrel there is a hero;
that for every selfish Politician,
there is a dedicated leader…
Teach him for every enemy there is a friend,
Steer him away from envy,
if you can,
teach him the secret of
quiet laughter.
Let him learn early that
the bullies are the easiest to lick…
Teach him, if you can,
the wonder of books…
But also give him quiet time
to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky,
bees in the sun,
and the flowers on a green hillside.
In the school teach him
it is far honourable to fail
than to cheat…
Teach him to have faith
in his own ideas,
even if everyone tells him
they are wrong…
Teach him to be gentle
with gentle people,
and tough with the tough.
Try to give my son
the strength not to follow the crowd
when everyone is getting on the band wagon…
Teach him to listen to all men…
but teach him also to filter
all he hears on a screen of truth,
and take only the good
that comes through.
Teach him if you can,
how to laugh when he is sad…
Teach him there is no shame in tears,
Teach him to scoff at cynics
and to beware of too much sweetness…
Teach him to sell his brawn
and brain to the highest bidders
but never to put a price-tag
on his heart and soul.
Teach him to close his ears
to a howling mob
and to stand and fight
if he thinks he's right.
Treat him gently,
but do not cuddle him,
because only the test
of fire makes fine steel.
Let him have the courage
to be impatient…
let him have the patience to be brave.
Teach him always
to have sublime faith in himself,
because then he will have
sublime faith in mankind.
This is a big order,
but see what you can do…
He is such a fine little fellow,
my son!
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When did Abraham Lincoln and Mary todd Lincoln get married?
Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd on November 4, 1842. They had 4 sons.
Who was Abraham lincoln's son?
Abraham Lincoln had four sons: Robert Todd Lincoln Edward Baker "Eddie" Lincoln William Wallace "Willie" Lincoln Thomas "Tad" Lincoln
Who was Abraham Lincoln's first child?
Yes Abe Lincoln had 4 sons and he was married to Mary Todd
Where is Lincoln buried and is his family buried with him?
President Abraham Lincoln was re-buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois, alongside his wife and three younger sons.
What age did Abraham Lincoln's sons die?
Abraham Lincoln had 4 sons. Robert "Todd" Lincoln born in 1843, and died in 1926, at age 82. Robert died of a cerebral hemorrhage induced by Arteriosclerosis. Robert was the only one of Lincoln's four sons, to live past the age of 18. Edward Baker Lincoln or "Eddie" was born in 1846, and died just 6 weeks before his 4th birthday, on February 1, 1850. Census records list "chronic consumption", as the cause of death. Consumption is also known as tuberculosis, which most sources attribute Eddie's death. William Wallace Lincoln or "Willie" was born in December of 1850, and died in February of 1862; he was just 11. The cause of death was likely Typhoid fever contracted by drinking contaminated water. Thomas "Tad" Lincoln was born in April of 1853, and died in July of 1871, at the age of 18. He likely died from tuberculosis. It has been suggested that Abraham Lincoln had a rare genetic cancer, which may have been passed down to all three of his sons, who died young. Please see added link for more information.
Who was Lincolns daughter?
Abraham Lincoln did not have a daughter, he had 4 sons.
Did three of Abraham Lincolns sons died before the age of 21?
I don't care and get a life
Did any of Abraham Lincolns son fight in a war?
Kind of:one of the sons had to be in a war againest sickness, but failed:(
What are the names of Abraham Lincolns kids?
Robert Todd Lincoln Edward Baker Lincoln William Wallace Lincoln Thomas Lincoln
Who is Abraham lincolns youngest sons name?
his wife gave birth to 4 children. two died. one died earlier in life. his two remaining sons were Willie and Tad. I believe that Willie was the youngest.....i think
What are the names of Abraham Lincoln's sons?
Edward, Willie, Tad and RobertAbraham Lincolns sons' name is not found...Abraham did have four children they are all sons. But as they are born some of the child's had died early... they named the babys' but if you search any website it won't tell you.Thomas was one of his sons. I think he had 3 but one either died or im mistaken. One was part of the Union and the other a young boy.~Cherry.girl**Edward, Willie, Tad, and RobertRobert, Edward, William, and Thomas. Edward died at age 4.
Who were the grandsons of Abraham?
Esau and Jacob are named in the Bible as sons of Isaac, and the sons of Ishmael were Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. Abraham had other sons who had sons.
Did the sons of Abraham Lincoln die?
Yes,Three Of His Sons Died.
Which of abrahams son died after Abraham did?
All of Abraham's sons died after he did.
How many childrens Abraham had?
Abraham had two sons Isaac and Ishmael.
What were the names of the sons of Abraham and Lot?
Abraham's sons: Ishmael, Isaac, Zimran, Yokshan, Medan, Midian, Yishbak, Shuah (Genesis 25).Lots's sons:Moab and Ben-AmmiSee also the Related Link.More about Abraham
Which 2 sons of Lincoln died?
All of lincolns sons died by the time they were 18, or younger, except the oldest, Robert who lived until he was well into his 80s.
