The key to Lincoln’s rhetorical success

Asked by a reporter in 1860 how he had acquired his extraordinary rhetorical skills, Abraham Lincoln credited his study of Euclid. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ This sponsored message from 1600 Daily is on behalf of Hillsdale College Dear fellow American, Asked by a reporter in 1860 how he had acquired his extraordinary rhetorical skills, Abraham Lincoln credited his study of Euclid. While studying law in Springfield, Lincoln explained, he became convinced that the ability to demonstrate the truth of things was essential to the good practice of law. Consequently, Lincoln left his job, retired to his father’s cabin, and did not return until he could “give any proposition in the six books of Euclid at sight.” By studying Euclid, we improve our ability to reason soundly—plus, in my experience, the study of Euclid can be great fun. That’s why Hillsdale College has produced a free online course on the topic “Mathematics and Logic: From Euclid to Modern Geometry.” Through “Mathematics and Logic: From Euclid to Modern Geometry,” you will learn the importance of deductive reasoning as a foundation for pursuing knowledge in all fields of learning, as well as in everyday life. Now, the course is available in a beautiful DVD box set for viewing in your home or for use in a small group.  You can receive the DVD box set as a thank-you for your tax-deductible gift of $100 or more in support of our educational outreach efforts on behalf of liberty. Your tax-deductible gift will help promote our free online courses and other educational outreach efforts in this critical time for our nation. And your gift matters even more because... Hillsdale accomplishes all its work while refusing to accept ONE PENNY of government funding—not even indirectly in the form of federal or state student grants or loans. [I'm an image]( That’s why we need the support of friends like you, who understand the importance of education to liberty. Quantities of this special DVD box set are limited, so reserve your copy today. I’ve included a secure link for you to make your tax-deductible gift below: [( Thank you for partnering with Hillsdale in its mission on behalf of liberty. Warm regards, Larry P. Arnn President, Hillsdale College Pursuing Truth and Defending Liberty Since 1844 1600 Daily PO Box 461 Fort Collins, CO 80522 [unsubscribe]( | [manage data preferences](