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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Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in bonds of fraternal feeling.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of unity and brotherhood among all American citizens.
Abraham Lincoln's quote highlights the idea of national solidarity and the need for citizens to treat each other as brothers, fostering a sense of common identity and mutual respect. By using the term 'fraternal feeling,' he calls for emotional bonds that unite individuals regardless of their differences, underscoring the values of empathy and cooperation in building a stronger society.
Themes
UnityBrotherhoodCitizensCountryRespect
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech promoting national unity during a community event.
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