Quote by Abraham Lincoln

I desire so to conduct the affairs of this administration that if at the end, when I come to lay down the reins of power, I have lost every other friend on earth, I shall at least have one friend left, and that friend shall be down inside me.

I desire so to conduct the affairs of this administration th

Summary

This quote expresses the importance of self-integrity and the commitment to personal values. The speaker, regardless of outer circumstances and losing friends, wishes to govern their administration in a way that aligns with their inner moral compass. The quote ultimately emphasizes the significance of maintaining self-respect and staying true to oneself, even in positions of power and when faced with adversities.

By Abraham Lincoln

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