Quote by Abraham Lincoln

I think to lose Kentucky is nearly the same as to lose the whole game. Kentucky gone, we can not hold Missouri, nor, as I think, Maryland.

I think to lose Kentucky is nearly the same as to lose the w

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This quote suggests that the state of Kentucky holds significant importance in a larger strategic objective or game plan. The speaker believes that if Kentucky is lost, it will lead to a cascade of negative consequences, including the potential loss of other territories such as Missouri and Maryland. It implies that Kentucky is a pivotal piece in maintaining control or influence over certain regions, and its loss would greatly weaken the speaker's overall position.

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