Quote by Abraham Lincoln

If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. It is true that you may fool all of the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people all of the time; but you can't fool all of the people all of the time.

If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens,

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of maintaining the trust and confidence of one's fellow citizens. Once the trust is lost, it is almost impossible to regain their respect and esteem. It suggests that while it may be possible to deceive some people temporarily, it is ultimately impossible to deceive everyone all the time. The quote underscores the significance of honesty, integrity, and the long-term consequences of losing the trust and confidence of others.

By Abraham Lincoln

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