Quote by Abraham Lincoln

If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of free men we must live through all time, or die by suicide.

If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author an

Summary

This quote suggests that if our society is on a path of destruction, we as individuals are responsible for it. It asserts that we, as free individuals within a nation, must take ownership of our actions and their consequences. Should we choose to live on as a free nation, we must be willing to confront and rectify the issues that could potentially lead to our downfall. However, if we fail to address these challenges, we risk leading ourselves to self-destruction, ultimately resulting in our demise.

By Abraham Lincoln

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