Quote by Abraham Lincoln

My friends I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon Washington. Without the assistance of that Divine Being, who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance, I cannot fail.

My friends I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I

Summary

This quote is an expression of the speaker's uncertainty and determination in embarking on a challenging task. By stating that they are leaving their friends behind without knowing if or when they will return, they convey the magnitude of their undertaking. The speaker draws a parallel between their own task and the immense responsibility that once rested upon George Washington. They acknowledge the necessity of divine assistance, believing that with it, they cannot fail, but without it, success is unlikely. Overall, this quote reveals the speaker's reliance on faith and their determination to confront obstacles head-on.

By Abraham Lincoln

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