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Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus
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"Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built"

- Abraham Lincoln

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This quote by Abraham Lincoln speaks to the value of hard work and self-reliance. He is cautioning versus envy and the temptation to take what is not yours. Rather, he encourages us to work diligently and develop something for ourselves. He is recommending that by setting a fine example, we can guarantee that our own homes will be safe from harm. This quote speaks to the power of individual duty and the value of developing something of our own. It likewise speaks with the significance of respecting the residential or commercial property of others. By working hard and developing something of our own, we can guarantee that our own homes will be safe from violence. This quote is a suggestion that we must strive to create something of our own and respect the property of others.

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Abraham Lincoln This quote is written / told by Abraham Lincoln between February 12, 1809 and April 15, 1865. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 114 other quotes.

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