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dofwai
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I ran across the following quote recently in a newsletter:

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

--- Abraham Lincoln

I also found it here:
House of Quotes

Am I the only one who finds this rather un-Lincoln like in its wording? Also it seems like the word "hustle" is a relatively new affectation of the English language. The quote sounds more like a Vince Lombardi type saying to me.

Thoughts?

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Pogue Ma-humbug
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In this, old Abe has something in common with Yogi Berra: Neither said half of the things they are credited with saying.

Pogue "hey, maybe it is over" Mahone

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Grumpy
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How many quotes are Abe Lincoln quotes if we call all those attributed to him, genuine?

--Grump "wag the dog" y

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