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 Cause of civil liberty must not be surrendered at the end of one, or even one hundred defeats.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The fight for civil liberty is ongoing and should not be abandoned despite failures.
Abraham Lincolnβs quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the struggle for civil liberties. It conveys that one should not give up on the pursuit of freedom and justice, regardless of temporary setbacks or defeats. Such resilience is crucial in the ongoing fight for human rights and dignity.
Themes
Civil LibertyPerseveranceFreedomJusticeResilience
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire participants at a civil rights rally.
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