Lincoln’s letter: Reading Text and Exercise For English Language Learner

Lincoln’s letter White House Washington DC Dear Sir, He will have to learn I know, that all men are not just, all men are not true. But teach him also that for every selfish politician, there is a dedicated leader and for every scoundrel, there is a hero... Teach him that for every enemy there is a friend. It will take time, I know, but teach him if you can, that a dollar earned is of far more value than five pounds... Teach him to learn to lose ... and also to enjoy winning. Steer him away from envy; if you can, teach him the secret of quiet laughter. Let him learn early that the bullies are the easiest to lick ... Teach him if you can, the wonder of books ... but also give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun and flowers on a green hill side.  In the school teach him it is far more honourable to fail than to cheat... teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if everyone tells him he is wrong... Teach him to be gentle with gentle people an…