American Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“If the great American people will only keep their temper, on both sides of the line, the troubles will come to an end, and the question which now distracts the country will be settled just as surely as all other difficulties of like character which have originated in this government have been adjusted.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Congress, 1862
Maintaining calm on all sides will resolve national disputes and ease governmental problems.
In simple terms: Calm resolves conflict.
Key Takeaway
Stay calm, seek compromise.
Themes
patience
politics
conflict resolution
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- political debates
- community negotiations
- legislative sessions
Key Concepts
civic duty
temperament
governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can calm be fostered in polarized societies?
- What structural changes accompany calm?
A Different Perspective
Calm alone may not address deep systemic issues.
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