Worn out tools refer to a state of complete tiredness that can drive a person to quit up. It is the use of symbols to represent ideas and attributes by imbuing them with symbolic meanings that differ from their literal meaning. The examples below demonstrate symbolism. Cain was an early farmer who lived in the Middle East. He had many successful crops but one bad crop which caused his death. His brothers and sisters inherited his land which allowed for people to live without working on a farm all day long. Today, farmers use tractors instead of horses or oxen to work their land because it is much faster and more efficient. Lincoln grew up in a small town in Illinois and became the president of the United States. He signed the Emancipation Proclamation which gave freedom to millions of slaves. After he was shot dead at the age of 42, his body was taken to Springfield where he lived out his life in stateliness. Lincoln used words that we still use today such as democracy, equality before the law, and government of the people, by the people, for the people. Churchill was the leader of Britain during World War II. He spoke about his love for England in many speeches he made during the war. In one speech he said: "We shall never surrender". This has become one of the most famous quotes in history.