Things You'll Need:
- a conscience that will not allow you to cheat anyone, even by accident
- a belief that a half truth is a whole lie
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Step 1
Go the extra mile to be honest. Abraham Lincoln once overcharged a shop patron by a few extra pennies. As soon as he realized his mistake, he took the amount overcharged and walked to the woman's house to repay her.
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Step 2
Don't take advantage of the suffering of others. Lincoln refused to accept payment from a disabled girl's estate after winning a settlement for her because he felt it would be taking advantage of her plight to do so.
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Step 3
If you make a mistake, set it right immediately. Lincoln once weighed out some loose tea for a patron, but did not notice an additional weight on the scale. When he found out, he immediately gave the patron the full amount of tea she should have gotten.
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Step 4
To be an "Honest Abe," you may sometimes have to make sacrifices. If the clerk at the gas station hands you change for a twenty when you handed him a five, and you have driven away, what will you do?














Comments
beckylyn said
on 12/8/2008 today, more than ever, it seems some people need honesty lessons. thanks for the easy tips!
sunshine11219 said
on 11/7/2008 great article I always try to right my wrong
dianatudor said
on 9/6/2008 The truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God. Lincoln had such a great character. 5 stars Jane
texaspeach63 said
on 8/30/2008 Great Article!!! Thanks for sharing!
dsarokin said
on 8/3/2008 Ooops. Sorry for the typo. I meant 5 star article, without a doubt.