Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Important principles may and must be inflexible.

Important principles may and must be inflexible.

Summary

This quote suggests that certain principles or ideas that hold significant importance should not be compromised or easily changed. It emphasizes the need for maintaining steadfastness and unwavering adherence to fundamental beliefs or values, regardless of external pressures or temptations. Such inflexibility ensures the preservation, consistency, and grounding of these core principles within various contexts, be it personal, social, or moral. By being resolute in essential principles, individuals can better uphold their integrity and stand firm in their convictions.

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Principles

By Abraham Lincoln

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