Skip to content

Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If…

“Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters. 6 up, 1 down Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn…” quote by Abraham Lincoln
Download Open image
“Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters. 6 up, 1 down Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”

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.

The electorate decides; poor choices bring self‑inflicted consequences.

In simple terms: People face outcomes of their votes.

Key Takeaway

Vote wisely, accept responsibility.

Themes

democracy responsibility consequences

Mood

serious encouraging

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • public policy
  • personal accountability

Key Concepts

political agency civic duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What informs your voting decisions?
  • How can civic education improve choices?
A Different Perspective

People may lack full information.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Abraham Lincoln

Explore all 1,437 Abraham Lincoln quotes

More Democracy quotes

Browse all 11,220 Democracy quotes