Emphasis Preaching Journal
Abraham Lincoln was well known...
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Abraham Lincoln was well known for his honesty, and he liked to have people around him who themselves were completely honest. He once asked Thaddeus Stevens if Simon Cameron, the Republican boss of Pennsylvania, was an honest man.
Stevens said, "He wouldn't steal a red-hot stove."
Somehow the statement got published and caused a scandal. Stevens was challenged over his statement and finally driven to make a public apology.
Stevens said, "Oh, well, I apologize. I said Cameron would not steal a red-hot stove. I withdraw that statement."
Stevens said, "He wouldn't steal a red-hot stove."
Somehow the statement got published and caused a scandal. Stevens was challenged over his statement and finally driven to make a public apology.
Stevens said, "Oh, well, I apologize. I said Cameron would not steal a red-hot stove. I withdraw that statement."
