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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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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