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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If you wish to be a lawyer, attach no consequence to the place you are in, or the person you are with; but get books, sit down anywhere, and go to reading for yourself. That will make a lawyer of you quicker than any other way.
Interpretation
What this quote means
To become a lawyer, focus on self-education regardless of your current circumstances or company.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-directed learning in the pursuit of becoming a lawyer. Abraham Lincoln suggests that one's environment or companions should not limit the pursuit of knowledge; rather, immersing oneself in study and reading is the key to mastering the legal profession more effectively than any other method.
Themes
EducationLawSelf-LearningReadingKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about education, you could conclude with Lincoln's insight on self-study.
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