Can not Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“The enthusiastic uprising of the people in our cause, is our great reliance; and we can not safely give it any check, even thoughit overflows, and runs in channels not laid down in any chart.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
Mass movements can become uncontrollable and must not be suppressed, even when they exceed expectations.
In simple terms: Mass movements grow beyond control.
Respect and guide popular energy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protests
- revolutions
- grassroots campaigns
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance enthusiasm with order?
- When should leadership intervene?
Unchecked movements can cause chaos.