We all face criticism in our lives for the things that we say or do. We cannot please everybody. And these instances will be more frequent and more intense for public figures, especially if you are the president of a nation.
Abraham Lincoln was no stranger to criticism. He endured severe attacks for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. But he didn't buckle under pressure and instead, faced his detractors with strength and resolve.
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Lincoln must have embraced criticism. He filled his Cabinet with supporters as well as detractors.
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