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Quote By Abraham Lincoln

The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.

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16th President of the United States and Emancipator of Slaves.
Born: February 12, 1809
Died: April 15, 1865
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President, led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. Assassinated in 1865, his legacy endures in American history and civil rights.

Explanation Of The Quote

Abraham Lincoln reflects on the nature of time and the future. He appreciates that the future unfolds gradually, allowing people to handle challenges and opportunities incrementally. This quote underscores the importance of taking life one step at a time and dealing with the present moment.

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