Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Honest statesmanship is the wise employment of individual meanness for the public good.

Honest statesmanship is the wise employment of individual me

Summary

This quote suggests that a wise statesman should have the ability to use the negative qualities or attributes of individuals for the benefit of the public. It implies that a leader should be able to acknowledge and utilize the sometimes unpleasant characteristics of people in order to achieve positive outcomes for society as a whole. It highlights the importance of realistic and pragmatic decision-making in politics, even if it means employing qualities that may be perceived as negative or selfish, as long as it serves the greater good.

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Politics

By Abraham Lincoln

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