Pride Quote by Abraham Lincoln
““And this, too, shall pass away.' How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
Everything, including pride and suffering, is temporary; recognizing this brings humility and comfort
In simple terms: All things are temporary, giving humility and comfort
Key Takeaway
Remember impermanence in pride and pain
Themes
humility
comfort
impermanence
Mood
reflective
consoling
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- celebrations
- conflict
- loss
Key Concepts
Stoicism
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing impermanence affect your decisions?
- What comforts you when faced with loss?
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