Quote by Abraham Lincoln

The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's throat, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty.

The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's throat, for wh

Summary

This quote illustrates the concept of subjective perspectives and interpretations. The sheep, who benefits from the shepherd's action of protecting it from wolves, perceives the shepherd as a savior and expresses gratitude. On the other hand, the wolf, whose intended prey is the sheep, perceives the shepherd as a threat to its own liberty and condemns him. The quote highlights how different individuals can react differently to the same event based on their self-interests and perspectives, highlighting the complex nature of perceptions and the inherent biases in evaluating actions and intentions.

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Freedom

By Abraham Lincoln

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