Mr. Lincoln’s faith in God was qualified by a very well-fou… - James Russell Lowell

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Mr. Lincoln’s faith in God was qualified by a very well-founded distrust of the wisdom of man.

James Russell Lowell

Abraham Lincoln · October 6, 2010 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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James Russell Lowell (22 February 1819 – 12 August 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who rivaled the popularity of British poets.

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Pen Names: Hugh Perceval • Hugh Peters

Alternative Names: James R. Lowell • James Lowell

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Their problem was how to adapt English principles and precedents to the new conditions of American life, and they solved it with singular discretion. They put as many obstacles as they could contrive, not in the way of the people's will, but of their whim.

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Laborin' man an' laborin' woman Hev one glory an' one shame;
Ev'y thin' thet's done inhuman Injers all on 'em the same.

Mr. Lincoln’s faith in God was qualified by a very well-founded distrust of the wisdom of man. - James Russell Lowell

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