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“Let every American, every lover of liberty, every well wisher to his posterity, swear by the blood of the Revolution, never to violate in the least particular, the laws of the country; and never to tolerate their violation by others.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“Let every American, every lover of liberty, every well wisher to his posterity, swear by the blood of the Revolution, never to violate in the least particular, the laws of the country; and never to tolerate their violation by others.”

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.

Citizens must uphold the nation's laws and not tolerate others breaking them, preserving liberty for future generations.

In simple terms: Uphold laws, protect liberty.

Key Takeaway

Guard laws; protect freedom.

Themes

law citizenship liberty responsibility national unity

Mood

serious patriotic

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • community activism
  • education
  • public policy
  • law enforcement

Key Concepts

civic duty constitutionalism ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What laws matter most to you?
  • How can you promote lawfulness?
A Different Perspective

Enforcement can be uneven, leading to injustice.

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