What lessons did Lincoln learn from the incident w/ James Shields

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What lessons did Lincoln learn from the incident w/ James Shields? 

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In 1842 Young Lincoln was challenged by James Shields to a duel. The cause of the duel was Lincoln’s habit of criticizing others. Lincoln, published in the Sangamo Journal a series of anonymous letters, aimed to mock Democrat James Shield.

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The following were the lessons learned by Lincoln after the incident with James Shield: -

  • The incident left Lincoln embarrassed, and he chose never to speak about it again.
  • Lincoln gave up the habit of criticism.
  • An essential lesson in dealing with people was learned- Never again Lincoln wrote insulting letters to anyone.
  • After this incident Lincoln's phrase “But let us judge not, that we be not judged” became famous.
  • He realized the importance of empathizing with others, during the Civil war, Lincoln instead of criticizing the Southerners tried to explain their position to others.
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