I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
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I have always been an old-line Henry Clay Whig.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Abraham Lincoln expresses his long-standing political beliefs and heritage.
In this quote, Abraham Lincoln identifies himself with the old-line Whig Party, which was founded by Henry Clay. This statement reflects Lincoln's deep-rooted connections to the principles and values associated with the Whig Party, highlighting his commitment to a political legacy that emphasized economic modernization and civic virtue.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
During a history lecture discussing political parties in American history.
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