Emulate Lincoln’s Humility

At the height of the Civil War, Lincoln and his Secretary of War visited the battle side house of General George McClellan on some urgent business. Since he was not at home, they waited in his parlour. When the General finally returned home, he saw that he had visitors but did not acknowledge them. Instead, he went straight to his room. Assuming that he would come out soon, they waited in vain for him. An hour later, when he had still not appeared, they sent the maid to inquire. A minute later, she returned and said, “I am sorry, Mr. President, but the General has asked me to tell you that he is very tired and has gone to bed.”

The Secretary of War was shocked and said, “Mr. President, this is unacceptable. You must immediately dismiss him from the post of General!” Lincoln thought about it for a minute and then said…!