Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.

Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who knew me be

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This quote suggests a desire for a meaningful and positive influence on others' lives even after death. The speaker emphasizes their intention to eradicate negativity and replace it with beauty and growth. By choosing to remove thistles, often seen as symbolizing hardships or undesirable elements, and planting flowers, representing beauty and hope, the quote reflects a personal philosophy of spreading positivity and leaving behind a more joyful and flourishing world.

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