Quote by Abraham Lincoln

He said that he felt like the boy that stumped his toe,it hurt too bad to laugh, and he was too big to cry.

He said that he felt like the boy that stumped his toe,it hu

Summary

The quote describes an individual's emotional state where they are experiencing intense pain or discomfort, comparable to the physical pain of stubbing a toe. The person shares that the pain is so unbearable that they cannot find the energy or ability to laugh. Simultaneously, they feel that they have outgrown the tendency to cry, suggesting a sense of emotional maturity or societal expectation to suppress emotions. Overall, the quote speaks to the struggle of dealing with pain while navigating the complexities of expressing emotions.

By Abraham Lincoln

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