Quote by Abraham Lincoln

Men are not flattered by being shown that there has been a difference of purpose between the Almighty and them

Men are not flattered by being shown that there has been a d

Summary

This quote implies that men, as humans, do not take pride or feel special when it is revealed that they have a different purpose or intention than what was intended by a higher power or the divine. It suggests that individuals do not find satisfaction in realizing that their own goals or desires diverge from a greater plan or divine will. Instead, it hints that alignment and unity with a higher purpose are more desirable to men.

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By Abraham Lincoln

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