"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong"
- Abraham Lincoln
About this Quote
This quote by Abraham Lincoln speaks with the value of staying true to one's values and beliefs, no matter the result. He acknowledges that he might not always succeed, however he is determined to remain truthful and devoted to his principles. He wants to stand with anyone who is doing the ideal thing, and will not be reluctant to part ways with them if they go astray. This quote stresses the importance of stability and staying real to oneself, even if it implies going against the grain. It is a suggestion that it is better to defend what is right, even if it indicates facing failure, than to compromise one's worths for the sake of success.
"It's a blast to watch. It's a lot more interesting live than it is on record. I mean, it really is a theatrical event. It's a sporting event! Cause you never know what's gonna happen"