The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'I have come to the conclusion never again to think of marrying, and for this reason, I can never be satisfied with anyone who would be blockhead enough to have me' - What ex-US President wanted to say about love, insecurity and relationships

A resurfaced 1838 letter from Abraham Lincoln reveals his deep-seated insecurity about love, humorously questioning why anyone would marry him. This quote, mixing wit with vulnerability, resonates today as it shows common struggles with self-doubt and fear of rejection. Despite his early pronouncements, he later married Mary Todd. Read on!