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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In so far as the government lands can be disposed of, I am in favor of cutting up the wild lands into parcels so that every poor man may have a home.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Lincoln advocates for the division of government-owned lands to provide homes for the less fortunate.
In this quote, Abraham Lincoln expresses his belief in the importance of making land accessible to the poor by dividing government-held wild lands into smaller parcels. This approach not only aims to provide housing to those in need but also reflects Lincoln's commitment to equality and opportunity for all citizens, emphasizing the role of government in facilitating social change and supporting the underprivileged.
Themes
LandHomesEqualityOpportunityGovernmentPoor
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about housing policies and land reform.
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