Quote by Abraham Lincoln

All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and mind.

All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flow

Summary

This quote reflects the lifelong commitment of the speaker to promote positivity and beauty in every situation. They express their persistent effort to eliminate negativity (symbolized by the thistle) and cultivate goodness (symbolized by the flower) in their thoughts and intellect. The quote emphasizes the speaker's enduring belief in the power of nurturing positive thoughts and ideals, striving to create a more optimistic environment both internally and externally.

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Life

By Abraham Lincoln

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