There lies the most perfect ruler of men the world has ever seen. Now he belongs to the ages.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lincoln praises Lincoln as the best ruler and acknowledges his death with a solemn tribute.
- In plain terms
- He calls Lincoln the perfect ruler and says he now belongs to history.
- What can you take from it?
- Great leaders become eternal parts of history.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a perfect ruler?
- How do we remember leaders after death?
Another view
Calling anyone perfect is an exaggeration that ignores flaws.
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