Quote by Abraham Lincoln

The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty. Plainly, the sheep and the wolf are not agreed upon a definition of liberty.

The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's for which the

Summary

This quote highlights the subjective nature of the concept of liberty. It illustrates that individuals may have different interpretations and perspectives on what constitutes freedom. In this case, the shepherd is seen differently by the sheep and the wolf. The sheep, who benefit from the shepherd's protection, view him as a liberator safeguarding their freedom from the threat of the wolf. On the other hand, the wolf perceives the same act of driving it away as a restriction on its freedom, portraying the shepherd as an oppressor. Thus, the quote suggests that liberty is a matter of perception and can be seen differently by various parties involved.

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Liberty

By Abraham Lincoln

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