Quote by Abraham Lincoln

There is an important sense in which government is distinctive from administration. One is perpetual, the other is temporary and changeable. A man may be loyal to his government and yet oppose the particular principles and methods of administration.

There is an important sense in which government is distincti

Summary

This quote emphasizes the distinction between government and administration. It highlights that while government represents a long-standing entity that endures over time, administration refers to the specific principles and methods employed to govern the state, which typically change with different leaders or times. It suggests that an individual can simultaneously support their government and disagree with the current administration's policies or strategies, emphasizing the importance of separating personal allegiance to the government from one's opinion on specific administrative decisions.

By Abraham Lincoln

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