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I can not deny that all may be swept away. Broken by it…

“I can not deny that all may be swept away. Broken by it, I, too, may be; bow to it I never will. The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause that we believe to be just; it shall not deter me.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“I can not deny that all may be swept away. Broken by it, I, too, may be; bow to it I never will. The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause that we believe to be just; it shall not deter me.”

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 if we are broken or swept away, we must not let fear stop us from supporting a just cause.

In simple terms: Do not let fear stop supporting justice.

Key Takeaway

Stand firm for just causes despite fear.

Themes

justice courage resilience faith determination

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

philosophical activist

When to use this quote

  • civil rights movements
  • environmental advocacy
  • social justice campaigns
  • personal adversity
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

moral philosophy ethical action political activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What just cause drives you?
  • How do you confront fear in activism?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming fear can be difficult and risky.

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