Quote by Abraham Lincoln

I could as easily bail out the Potomac River with a teaspoon as attend to all the details of the army.

I could as easily bail out the Potomac River with a teaspoon

Summary

This quote expresses the overwhelming and insurmountable nature of attending to all the details of a complicated task or situation, using the example of bailing out a river with a teaspoon. It suggests that the task is impossible to accomplish fully and emphasizes the futility of attempting to tackle every single aspect of a complex endeavor. The quote potentially highlights the need for prioritization and the recognition that some tasks or details may need to be disregarded or delegated to more manageable levels.

By Abraham Lincoln

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