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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I am for . . . each individual doing just as he chooses in all matters which concern nobody else.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes individual freedom and personal choice in matters that do not affect others.
Abraham Lincoln's quote advocates for the principle of personal liberty, suggesting that individuals should have the autonomy to make their own choices in areas that do not interfere with the freedoms and rights of others. This statement reflects a key aspect of a democratic society where individual rights are respected, allowing people to pursue their own paths without unwarranted interference.
Themes
FreedomIndividualityPersonal ChoiceLibertyAutonomy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal freedoms, one might say, 'As Abraham Lincoln said, I am for each individual doing just as he chooses.'
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