Abraham Lincoln had a moral elevation most rare in a statesman, or indeed in any man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lincoln possessed an unusually high moral standard for a statesman and for any person.
- In plain terms
- He had rare moral integrity.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive for high ethical standards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can moral elevation coexist with political compromise?
- What does moral elevation mean to you?
Another view
High morality can clash with pragmatic decisions.
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