Quote by Abraham Lincoln

How many legs does a dog have if you call his tail a leg? Four. Saying that a tail is a leg doesn't make it a leg.

How many legs does a dog have if you call his tail a leg? Fo

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of defining things based on their true nature and not simply by labeling them as such. It suggests that just by calling a tail a "leg," it doesn't fundamentally alter its actual composition or purpose. In essence, the quote reminds us that misrepresentation or misclassification of things does not change their inherent qualities or characteristics.

By Abraham Lincoln

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