Abraham Lincoln Quotes

I have now come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying, and for this reason; I can never be satisfied with anyone who would be blockhead enough to have me.

Abraham Lincoln

• Conclusion
• Marrying
• Be Satisfied
• Be Blockhead

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• I have now come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying, and for this reason; I can never be satisfied with anyone who would be blockhead enough to have me.

  

  Abraham Lincoln
  • Conclusion
  • Marrying
  • Be Satisfied