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I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.
"I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
The speaker commits to continuing a conscientious effort despite uncertainty about outside approval. The statement values persistence guided by present knowledge rather than pretending to be infallible.
Key takeaway:
Keep working conscientiously and revise your judgment as you learn.
Origin of the quote
Listed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum with the date unknown; associated with reported recollections of Lincoln.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe museum supports the attribution while leaving its date unresolved. The uploaded version adds a small continuation word; do not invent a speech date or audience.
