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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Again I admonish you not to be turned from your stern purpose of defending your beloved country and its free institutions by any arguments urged by ambitious and designing men, but stand fast to the Union and the old flag.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote encourages steadfastness in defending one's country against deceptive influences.
Abraham Lincoln emphasizes the importance of remaining committed to the ideals and safety of one's country despite potential manipulation and persuasion by self-serving individuals. He calls for resilience and loyalty to the nation and its values, suggesting that true patriotism involves unwavering support for the Union and its principles.
Themes
PatriotismLoyaltyCourageDefenseCountry
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech during a Memorial Day ceremony to remind attendees of the importance of loyalty to their country.
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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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