I am reading through the complete works of Abraham Lincoln's writings, which include all his speeches and letters. It is a fascinating journey stepping into Lincoln's mind. I count it as a gift to receive this learning rich learning experience. Currently I'm on volume 5 of 12. I've been reading about 5-15 minutes a day in during my morning reading habits which I began on Jan 1, 2018. What follows below are 3 of my favorite passages from the lecture "Discoveries, Inventions, and Improvements" which Lincoln delivered in neighboring towns in 1859 and before the Springfield Library Association, on Feb 22, 1869. I've also scanned the text and made available here for anyone who wants [...]