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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It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A person's self-worth can shield them from misery, especially when they recognize their connection to something greater.
This quote by Abraham Lincoln suggests that a strong sense of self-worth and understanding of one's divine connection can protect a person from feelings of misery. When individuals feel valuable and acknowledged in the grand scheme of existence, it becomes much harder for external circumstances to bring them down.
Themes
Self-WorthMiseryDivineStrengthIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be inspiring in a motivational speech about self-esteem.
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