Achievement Quotes
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.
"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
Community pride involves both appreciating where you live and acting in ways that improve its reputation. Belonging brings a responsibility to contribute through conduct and service.
Key takeaway:
Give your community a reason to be proud of you.
Origin of the quote
Frequently reproduced under Lincoln's name, but an original speech, letter, or contemporary account establishing this exact wording was not located in this review.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe cited quotation page supplies the Lincoln credit without an original document. Repetition on quotation websites is not sufficient to verify authorship.
