Assistance Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“The President responded very impressively, saying that he was deeply sensible of his need of Divine assistance. He had sometime thought that perhaps he might be an instrument in God's hands of accomplishing a great work and he certainly was not unwilling to be. Perhaps, however, God's way of accomplishing the end which the memorialists have in view may be different from theirs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863 (paraphrased)
He acknowledges reliance on divine guidance while recognizing human agency in fulfilling a greater purpose
In simple terms: Faith and personal effort combine for meaningful action
Key Takeaway
Trust in higher purpose while acting responsibly
Themes
faith
leadership
purpose
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
historical
motivational
When to use this quote
- political decision making
- personal moral reflection
- public service
Key Concepts
divine guidance
human agency
service
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance should leaders strike between faith and action?
- How can one discern personal calling versus external expectation?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on divine will can diminish personal accountability
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