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Abraham Lincoln

I hope to stand firm enough to not go backward, and yet not go forward fast enough to wreck the country's cause.

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Lincoln is expressing a desire to maintain a steady position without retreating from his principles, while also being cautious not to push changes too quickly and cause harm to the nation’s goals. He wants to balance perseverance with careful progress to protect the country’s best interests.

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