Quote by Abraham Lincoln

If this is coffee, please bring me some tea but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee.

If this is coffee, please bring me some tea but if this is t

Summary

This quote is a humorous way of expressing a shift in desires or preferences. It suggests that if the person thought they would get coffee, they would actually like to have tea instead, and vice versa. The quote highlights the unpredictability of our wants and the ability to change our minds in pursuit of satisfaction. It serves as a reminder that our preferences can be fluid and subject to change, challenging the notion of sticking to strict choices or routines.

By Abraham Lincoln

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