It has long been a grave question whether any belief should ... - Abraham Lincoln

"It has long been a grave question whether any belief should change a man, but it rarely changes him for the better."

Abraham Lincoln Philosophy

President, Politician American 1809–1865

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"I've seen the worst humanity has to offer."

"Sometimes I wonder if the world is worth saving."

"Every choice shapes our destiny."

"Order is the foundation of a good life."