Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Friends, I agree with you in Providence; but I believe in the Providence of the most men, the largest purse, and the longest cannon.

Friends, I agree with you in Providence; but I believe in th

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This quote suggests that while the speaker acknowledges the existence of a divine plan (Providence), they have more faith in the power and control exerted by men who possess wealth and military might. They imply that in the world they inhabit, it is the influence wielded by these individuals, represented by their wealth and weaponry, that holds sway over events and shapes outcomes. This perspective highlights the speaker's prioritization of material power and human agency over religious or spiritual forces.

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