Abraham Lincoln? Lumberjack? Woodsman? Apocryphal? Anonymous? Dear Quote Investigator: Rigorous preparation is the key to success for many endeavors. There is a popular saying attributed to Abraham Lincoln about planning and executing tasks. Here are three versions: If I had four hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first two hours sharpening the …
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