Abraham Lincoln (DEFEAT IS THE STEPPING STONE OF SUCCESS)

DEFEAT IS THE STEPPING STONE OF SUCCESS

By Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln son of woodcutter rose to become 16^th President of America.

Failed in Business 1831

Defeated for Legislature 1832

Again failed in Business 1833

Elected to Legislature 1834

Sweet-heart died 1835

Had a nervous break down 1836

Defeated for Speaker 1838

Defeated for Elector 1840

Defeated for Land Officer 1843

Defeated for Congress 1843

Elected for Congress 1846

Defeated for Congress 1848

Defeated for Senate 1855

Defeated for Vice President 1858

Elected President 1860

Assassinated by John Booth 1865