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“We shall sooner have the fowl by hatching the egg than by smashing it. Abraham Lincoln, White House speech 11 April 1865. Or arm th' obdured breast With stubborn patience as with triple steel.” quote by John Milton
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“We shall sooner have the fowl by hatching the egg than by smashing it. Abraham Lincoln, White House speech 11 April 1865. Or arm th' obdured breast With stubborn patience as with triple steel.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Speech: Lincoln’s House, 11 April 1865

Patience and gentle effort achieve results better than forceful destruction.

In simple terms: Patience beats brute force.

Key Takeaway

Practice patient, steady action.

Themes

patience strategy non‑violence

Mood

calm reflective

Type

ethical historical

When to use this quote

  • negotiations
  • parenting
  • project management

Key Concepts

ethics conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you chosen patience over aggression?
  • What tools help you stay patient?
A Different Perspective

Patience can be slow and frustrating.

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