Dedication Quotes
Nothing will divert me from my purpose.
"Nothing will divert me from my purpose."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
The speaker declares determination to continue toward a chosen aim. Persistence is useful when accompanied by judgment about whether the aim remains worthwhile.
Key takeaway:
Stay focused while remaining open to sound reasons to change course.
Origin of the quote
Circulates in Lincoln quotation collections without an identified original occasion.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe located collection repeats the sentence but does not provide a letter, speech, or contemporary record.
