I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
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I think slavery is wrong, morally, and politically. I desire that it should be no further spread in these United States, and I should not object if it should gradually terminate in the whole Union.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a strong moral and political stance against slavery, advocating for its end.
Abraham Lincoln's quote reflects his deep ethical convictions regarding slavery, indicating that he views it as both a moral and political failure. He not only opposes the expansion of slavery in the United States but also envisions a future where slavery is abolished entirely, highlighting his commitment to justice and human rights.
Themes
SlaveryMoralityPoliticsFreedomJustice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech on human rights to emphasize the importance of fighting against oppression.
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