Mr. Lincoln's elevation shows that in America every station in life may be honorable; that there is no barrier against the humblest; but that merit, wherever it exists, has the opportunity to be known.
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"Mr. Lincoln's elevation shows that in America every station in life may be honorable; that there is no barrier against the humblest; but that merit, wherever it exists, has the opportunity to be known." — Matthew Simpson
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Mr. Lincoln's elevation shows that in America every station in life may be honorable; that there is no barrier against the humblest; but that merit, wherever it exists, has the opportunity to be known. — Matthew Simpson
About Matthew Simpson
Matthew Simpson was a Clergyman from American (1967–1884).
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Who said "Mr. Lincoln's elevation shows that in America every station in life may be hono…"?
This quote is attributed to Matthew Simpson, a Clergyman from American.
When did Matthew Simpson live?
Matthew Simpson lived from 1967 – 1884.