"We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it"
- Abraham Lincoln
About this Quote
This quote by Abraham Lincoln motivates us to be simple and generous in our interactions with others. He recommends that we ought to be too huge to take offense, meaning that we need to not be easily upset by the words or actions of others. We should be able to take criticism and not take it personally. He likewise recommends that we ought to be too noble to give offense, suggesting that we need to not fast to judge or slam others. We should be kind and understanding, and not be quick to judge or slam. This quote encourages us to be humble and generous in our interactions with others, and to be understanding and forgiving. It is a suggestion that we need to strive to be the larger individual in any situation, and to be kind and understanding to those around us.
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