Quote by John George Nicolay

Lincoln's stature and strength, his intelligence and ambition - in short, all the elements which gave him popularity among men in New Salem, rendered him equally attractive to the fair sex of that village.

Lincoln's stature and strength, his intelligence and ambitio

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This quote suggests that Abraham Lincoln's various qualities such as his physical stature, intelligence, ambition, and popularity among men in the town of New Salem also made him appealing to women. This implies that these characteristics made him attractive and likeable to both genders, highlighting his wide-ranging appeal as a person.

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