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“Although volume upon volume is written to prove slavery a very good thing, we never hear of the man who wishes to take the good of it, by being a slave himself.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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““Although volume upon volume is written to prove slavery a very good thing, we never hear of the man who wishes to take the good of it, by being a slave himself.””

Abraham Lincoln

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even when slavery is portrayed positively, the enslaved perspective is ignored, revealing moral blindness.

In simple terms: Narratives can hide injustice.

Key Takeaway

Listen to marginalized voices.

Themes

ethics history slavery perspective justice

Mood

somber reflective

Type

historical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • policy making
  • historical analysis
  • media reporting

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What voices are missing in current debates?
A Different Perspective

Historical context may be oversimplified.

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