Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.

Preserved the Union, ended slavery

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Context

Widely attributed, emphasizing preparation.

Date / Period

1850s-1860s (approx)

Category

Humorous

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https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/26075-give-me-six-hours-to-chop-down-a-tree-and

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Found in 1 providers: grok

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