Abraham Quote by Mary Todd Lincoln
“He (Abraham Lincoln) said he wanted to visit the Holy Land and see those places hallowed by the footprints of the Saviour. He was saying there was no city he so much desired to see as Jerusalem. And with the words half spoken on his tongue, the bullet of the assassin entered the brain, and the soul of the great and good President was carried by the angels to the New Jerusalem above.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1865
Lincoln desired to visit Jerusalem, but his life was cut short by assassination, sending his soul to a heavenly Jerusalem.
In simple terms: Lincoln longed for Jerusalem, but died before reaching it.
Key Takeaway
Cherish aspirations, as life is fragile.
Themes
faith
destiny
loss
spirituality
historical tragedy
Mood
somber
reflective
spiritual
Type
history
religion
When to use this quote
- biography
- historical analysis
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
American history
religion
personal grief
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “Jerusalem” symbolize for you?
- How do un reconcile unfulfilled dreams?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may color interpretation.
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