"In fact, [Abraham Lincoln’s] sense of humor greatly facilitated his sustained relations with..."

By: vivian on sexta-feira, julho 20, 2018

“In fact, [Abraham Lincoln’s] sense of humor greatly facilitated his sustained relations with the testy [Secretary of War Edwin M.] Stantonand the pompous [Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P.] Chase. For instance, when a delegation, which he had sent to Stanton with orders to grant their request, returned and reported that not only had Stanton refused to do so, but had actually called Lincoln a fool for sending such an order, Lincoln, with mock astonishment, inquired: “Did Stanton call me a fool?” – and, upon being reassured upon that point, remarked: “Well, I guess I had better go over and see Stanton about this. Stanton is usually right.””

- “Lincolns Humor” and Other Essays, by P. B. Thomas

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