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.
Abraham LincolnRead
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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