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
I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord's side.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Lincoln emphasizes the importance of aligning with righteousness in one's beliefs and actions.
In this quote, Abraham Lincoln expresses his belief that divine support is given to those who pursue righteousness and justice. He reflects on his own responsibility and that of the nation to ensure they are acting in accordance with moral principles, suggesting that true guidance and strength come from being on the side of what is just and right.
Themes
RighteousnessJusticeFaithNationAlignment
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community values, you might reference Lincoln to encourage moral integrity.
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Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.
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How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.
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For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake, and often yields it up in his country's cause. The highest merit, then is due to the soldier.
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And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.
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