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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In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The responsibility for civil war lies with the people, not just with their leaders.
In this quote, Abraham Lincoln emphasizes that the fate of the nation, particularly in times of conflict and potential civil war, is determined by the actions and decisions of the citizens rather than solely by their leaders. He aims to convey that the power to change the course of events rests in the hands of the people, underscoring the importance of collective responsibility and civic engagement in shaping their future.
Themes
ResponsibilityCitizensCivil WarFreedomLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
During a town hall meeting discussing civic engagement and responsibility.
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