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The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: “Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.”

People are often judged by what others see or hear about them in their daily lives. The way people see and think about someone can affect how they are treated in society. But this view isn't always a full picture of who they really are. This is where Abraham Lincoln's quote comes in handy. It makes it clear what is real and what is not.

Abraham Lincoln was a great leader during one of the hardest times in American history. He often spoke in simple but important ways. His words are still important today because they talk about basic human values. He uses a simple comparison to make a complicated idea easier to understand. He says that character is like a tree and reputation is like its shadow. They are both connected, but they are not the same.

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