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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the better angels of our nature
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that we all have a moral compass that guides us toward kindness and virtue.
Abraham Lincoln's phrase 'the better angels of our nature' refers to the inherent goodness and moral instincts that exist within people. It implies that despite our flaws and the challenges we face, there is a capacity for love, compassion, and understanding that can help guide our decisions and actions toward righteousness and harmony.
Themes
MoralityGoodnessNatureKindnessVirtue
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about compassion in the workplace.
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