Here is the history of a man.
Did he quit when faced with adversity?
Despite all his "failings" he never did give up.

1831 ~ Failed in business.

1832 ~ Lost election for legislature.

1834 ~ Failed again in business.

1835 ~ Sweetheart died.

1836 ~ Nervous breakdown.

1838 ~ Lost second political race.

1843 ~ Defeated for Congress.

1846 ~ Defeated for Congress.

1848 ~ Defeated for Congress.

1855 ~ Defeated for US Senate.

1856 ~ Defeated for Vice President.

1858 ~ Defeated for US Senate.

1860 ~ Elected President.

Who was this man?
Abraham Lincoln

Just shows what a little perserverence can do.


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