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
Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of having trust in the people's inherent sense of justice.
Abraham Lincoln expresses the belief that confidence in the ultimate justice of the people is paramount. He poses a rhetorical question to advocate for faith in collective human wisdom and fairness, suggesting that there is no greater hope than that which stems from the belief in the peopleβs ability to pursue justice and righteousness.
Themes
JusticeConfidencePeopleHopeFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech advocating for social reform, one might quote Lincoln to inspire confidence in public actions.
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