If you know me at all, you know I'm a huge fan of Abraham Lincoln.  I've taken the 5 quotes below from a young author, Kevin Choong (MotivationK).

5 Lessons You Can Learn From the Quotes of Abraham Lincoln

1.  Develop a Positive Mindset:  "Most Folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."
2.  Prepare Yourself:  "I will prepare and some day my chance will come."
3.  It is okay to be slow, just keep moving forward:  "I'm a slow walker, but I never walk back."
4.  Don't wait for your dreams to happen, make it happen:  "The best way to predict your future is to create it."
5.  Be a generous person:  "Whatever you are, be a good one."

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