Quote by David Herbert Donald

The more I have studied Lincoln, the more I have followed his thought processes, the more I am convinced that he understood leadership better than any other American president.

The more I have studied Lincoln, the more I have followed hi

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This quote suggests that through detailed study and analysis of Abraham Lincoln's thinking and decision-making processes, the speaker has come to the conclusion that Lincoln possessed a superior understanding of leadership compared to any other U.S. president. It implies that the deeper the speaker delves into Lincoln's life and work, the more they appreciate and admire his abilities as a leader.

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