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“In any future great national trial, compared with the men of this, we shall have as weak, and as strong; as silly and as wise; asbad and good.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“In any future great national trial, compared with the men of this, we shall have as weak, and as strong; as silly and as wise; asbad and good.”

Abraham Lincoln

About This Quote

Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863

In future national crises, people will exhibit a full spectrum of human traits, both weak and strong, foolish and wise, bad and good.

In simple terms: People will show all kinds of strengths and flaws.

Key Takeaway

Expect diverse behavior in crises.

Themes

human nature leadership crisis morality diversity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • government response
  • public opinion
  • media coverage
  • community resilience

Key Concepts

psychology ethics political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you respond to both good and bad actions?
  • What traits matter most in leadership?
A Different Perspective

Not all traits are equally valued; extremes may dominate.

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