Bygones Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“Thus let bygones be bygones. Let past differences, as nothing be.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address (1863)
Let past grievances be released, treating them as insignificant.
In simple terms: Forgive and move on.
Release old grudges.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- national politics
- family disputes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if you truly let go?
- Can societies thrive without remembering past wrongs?
Holding onto past hurts can poison future growth.