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
We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no other nation has ever grown.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects gratitude for the blessings and opportunities provided by a higher power.
Abraham Lincoln highlights the incredible fortune and growth experienced by the nation, emphasizing a sense of gratitude for the peace, prosperity, and abundance that has contributed to its progress. The quote serves as a reminder to recognize and appreciate the bountiful gifts of life while encouraging reflection on the responsibilities that come with such blessings.
Themes
GratitudeProsperityGrowthNationBlessings
In practice
Example use cases
During a Thanksgiving speech to emphasize the importance of gratitude for our nation's accomplishments.
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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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