Quotation by
Abraham Lincoln
When I am getting ready to reason with a man, I spend one-third of my time thinking about myself and what I am going to say and two-thirds about him and what he is going to say.
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Understanding this quote AI Analysis
Before engaging in a discussion, Lincoln carefully plans his own arguments while spending even more time trying to understand the other person's perspective and possible responses. This approach helps him prepare thoroughly by focusing more on anticipating the other person's thoughts than just on his own points.
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