Quote by Abraham Lincoln

I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.

I want it said of me by those who knew me best, that I alway

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This quote emphasizes the importance of attitude and action towards improving one's surroundings. It suggests that the speaker aims to be remembered as someone who tackled problems or challenges (symbolized by thistles) by finding solutions that made a positive impact (symbolized by planting flowers). The quote embodies the idea of being proactive, striving to create positivity, and leaving a lasting, beautiful mark on the world.

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