Others live on in a careless and lukewarm state – not appearing to fill Longfellow’s measure: ‘Into each life, some rain must fall.’
Meaning of the quote
Some people go through life without caring much or feeling passionate about anything. They don't seem to understand that everyone has to face challenges and difficulties in their lives, just like the rain that falls on everyone.
About Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln was the First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865, during the presidency of her husband, Abraham Lincoln. She was born into a wealthy slave-owning family in Kentucky but never owned slaves herself. Mary Lincoln was an active and influential First Lady, throwing lavish balls and redecorating the White House, though her spending was controversial. She witnessed the assassination of her husband and later suffered from various health issues, including depression and psychiatric illness.
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Clouds and darkness surround us, yet Heaven is just, and the day of triumph will surely come, when justice and truth will be vindicated.
First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865
I don’t think I’m allowed to talk about that. It is definitely not me. The role has been cast.
First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865
If you keep making jokes like that, somebody is going to shoot you, father.
First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865
My evil genius Procrastination has whispered me to tarry ’til a more convenient season.
First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865
Others live on in a careless and lukewarm state – not appearing to fill Longfellow’s measure: ‘Into each life, some rain must fall.’
First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865