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The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheeps for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf de
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"The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty. Plainly, the sheep and the wolf are not agreed upon a definition of liberty"

- Abraham Lincoln

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This quote by Abraham Lincoln talks to the idea that various individuals can have various analyses of the same concept. In this case, the idea is liberty. The shepherd is seen as a liberator by the sheep, as he is repeling the wolf and protecting the sheep. However, the wolf sees the shepherd as a destroyer of liberty, as he is being driven away from the sheep. This quote highlights the idea that different individuals can have different analyses of the very same idea, and that it is necessary to understand and respect various point of views. It also speaks to the idea that it is important to be unbiased and to think about various viewpoints when going over important topics.

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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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