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“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.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“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.”

Abraham Lincoln

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.

Key Takeaway

Respect and guide popular energy.

Themes

politics social change leadership

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • protests
  • revolutions
  • grassroots campaigns
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

collective action momentum

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance enthusiasm with order?
  • When should leadership intervene?
A Different Perspective

Unchecked movements can cause chaos.

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