Quotable Abe

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” – Abraham Lincoln

God, that Abe character knew what he was talking about, didn’t he? I heard this quote recently…and although it is simple, it is powerful. I think it’s something we all want – to be a good one – a good parent, a good spouse, a good friend, a good worker. I know I do. I would like to be great, but I’ll take good.

And it doesn’t matter whether you are a chicken plucker or a Shakespearian scholar (maybe there’s a chicken plucker scholar out there?), all that matters is that we try to do our best – to strive to be a good one. That is where success lives.

Thank you Mr. Lincoln. – BB

(ps I read this picture is the last portrait taken of Lincoln, 4 days before his assassination – made me stop and pause.)