Lincoln who refused to give up

Perhaps the best example of perseverance is Abraham Lincoln. If you want to know who never gave up, look no further!

Lincoln, who was born impoverished, faced setbacks throughout his life, losing eight times in eight elections. He failed in business twice and even had a mental breakdown. There were many times when he could have given up, but he didn't, and because he didn't give up, he became one of the greatest presidents in American history. Here is Lincoln's resume before he entered the White House:

In 1816, his family was kicked out of their home and he had to work to support them.

In 1818, his mother died.

In 1831, business failed.

In 1832, he ran for state senate but lost!

In 1832, he also lost his job and wanted to go to law school, but couldn't get in.

In 1833, he borrowed money from a friend to start a business, but he went bankrupt at the end of the year. It took him sixteen years to pay off the debt.

In 1834, he ran for state assembly again and won!

In 1835, when he was about to get married after being engaged, his first wife died, so his heart was broken!

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In 1836, he suffered a complete mental breakdown and was bedridden for six months.

In 1838, he unsuccessfully tried to become speaker of the state assembly.

In 1840, he tried to become an elector and failed!

In 1843, he participated in the congressional election but failed!

In 1846, he participated in the congressional election again. Elected! Headed to Washington, D.C., and performed admirably.

In 1848, he failed to seek re-election as a member of Congress!

In 1849, he wanted to be a land commissioner in his own state but was rejected!

1854 In 1856, he failed to run for the U.S. Senate!

In 1856, he received less than a hundred votes for the nomination of vice president at the Republican National Convention.

In 1858, he ran for the U.S. Senate again and lost again.

In 1860, he was elected President of the United States. ([American] Jack)

Comment: This road is difficult and muddy. One of my feet slipped, and the other foot became unstable; but I took a breath and told myself, "This is just a slip, not that I am dead and unable to get up." - Lincoln was running for the Senate. What I said after losing