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Military glory, — that attractive rainbow that rises in showers of blood.
— Abraham Lincoln
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Military glory, — that attractive rainbow that rises in showers of blood." in the context of "Speech in the United States House of Representatives opposing the Mexican war (12 January 1848)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Abraham Lincoln" (Quotes, 1840s)
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About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
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