Quote by Abraham Lincoln

We cannot ask a man what he will do, and if we should, and he should answer us, we should despise him for it. Therefore we must take a man whose opinions are known.

We cannot ask a man what he will do, and if we should, and h

Summary

This quote suggests that instead of asking someone about their future actions and intentions, we should judge and value them based on their past opinions and behaviors. Asking someone what they will do may lead to deceit or unreliable answers, thus deeming it futile. Instead, by examining a person's established beliefs and actions, we can gather a more accurate understanding of their character and behavior patterns for making informed judgments and decisions about them.

By Abraham Lincoln

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