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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Money powers prey upon the nation in times of peace & conspire against it in times of adversity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the corrupting influence of money on society, especially during peaceful and challenging times.
Abraham Lincoln's quote addresses the idea that financial influences exploit the nation, taking advantage of its stability and undermining it during crises. It serves as a cautionary reminder of how monetary power can manipulate governance and societal values, especially when adversity strikes.
Themes
MoneyPowerNationAdversityCorruption
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about economic reform, you could quote Lincoln to emphasize the dangers of unchecked financial influence.
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