Lincoln marked the half-way post on the road to the sewers (in presidents).
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lincoln is humorously described as reaching the midpoint of a decline among presidents.
- In plain terms
- He was midway to the 'sewers' of presidency.
- What can you take from it?
- Even great leaders have flaws and limits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does satire affect our view of leaders?
- What does 'sewers' symbolize?
Another view
The statement is vague and possibly sarcastic.
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