Keep Dreaming, don’t give up on your dreams. In 1832, he lost his job and was defeated for the Illinois legislature. In 1833, his business failed. In 1836, he had a complete nervous breakdown; they said he was finished. In 1843, he was defeated for Congress. In 1849, They rejected him for a position as the Federal land’s official. In 1854, he was defeated for The U. S. Senate. In 1856, he was defeated for the nomination for Vice President.