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The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.
"The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
The possibility of defeat should not by itself decide whether a just cause deserves support.
Key takeaway:
Assess a cause on its merits as well as its chances.
Origin of the quote
Adapted from Lincoln’s 1839 speech on the Sub-Treasury, Collected Works, volume 1, pages 178–179.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe documented passage uses fall, not fail, and continues with a statement of personal resolve. The post preserves a common altered version.
