Lincoln - Towering Genius 2

Lincoln defected from the normal and natural pattern of thinking and work. He was not happy with taking the easiest possible route to get to his ends. No Lincoln purposely tested and burned into his mind, the most difficult path to reach his ends. This way he could achieve his greatness to which he aspired. He was overlooked many times and his dream of leaving a lasting monument were dashed many times, but his lofty goal was attainable if only he were to be given the chance. Like a sculptor sees the object in the granite, Lincoln, or more importantly Lincoln's mind was being refined day by day, just as gold is purified in the fire.