would you call him a failure

May 25, 2011 9:45am CST
let me share someones life history with you. this was a man who failed in business at the age of 21, was defeated in a legislative race at 22, failed again in business again at 24, overcame the death of his sweetheart at 26, had a nervous breakdown at age 27, lost a congressional race at 34, lost a senatorial race at 45, failed in an effort to become vice-president at age 47, lost a senatorial race at 49, and was elected president at age 52. this man was Abraham Lincoln.. WOULD U CALL HIM A FAILURE??
2 responses
@petersum (4522)
• United States
25 May 11
That only proves the saying - people become politicians when they have failed at everything else! To be fair, you should also have listed his wins. I assume he did win sometimes?
@msmamaof3 (244)
• United States
25 May 11
I don't think that any person is a failure, I think some just make poor decisions but everyone can make it back on top.