Quote by Abraham Lincoln

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business. I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to anything. If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference.

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that one should not waste their time and energy in responding to every criticism or attack directed towards them. The speaker indicates that focusing on these negative opinions would leave no room to attend to other important matters. They assure that they are committed to doing their best and will continue to do so, regardless of the outcome. Ultimately, they emphasize that the judgments made against them hold little significance as long as their actions align with their own beliefs and values.

By Abraham Lincoln

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