Areas Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“Ere long the most valuable of all arts will be the art of deriving a comfortable subsistence from the smallest area of soil. No community where every member possesses the art can ever be the victim of oppression in any of its forms.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, likely public address, 19th century
The most valuable skill will be producing enough food on minimal land, preventing oppression through self‑sufficiency.
In simple terms: Self‑sufficiency on small land prevents oppression.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate efficient agriculture.
Themes
self‑sufficiency
food security
political freedom
Mood
hopeful
pragmatic
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- rural development
- urban gardening
- policy planning
- education programs
Key Concepts
agricultural efficiency
land use
community resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance land use with ecological limits?
- What policies support small‑scale food production?
A Different Perspective
May overlook technological limits or climate change impacts.
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