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It was an adaption of Abraham Lincoln's "If you look for the bad in people you will surely find it". Actually the quote is "If you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will." This quote was actually used in the movie "Pollyanna" where it is read from a locket she wears. However, according to Walt Disney, he made up the quote for the movie. Disneyland had actually begun to sell replica lockets with the same quote on it as part of their merchandising. When Walt found these in the Disneyland gift shops, he called his brother Roy in a panic to pull the lockets from the shelves since Lincoln never said such a thing.

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The phrase "If you look for the evil in people, you will surely find it" is often attributed to Abraham Lincoln, though its exact origins are unclear. It reflects the idea that one's perspective and focus can influence how they perceive others.

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