Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false…
“Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false accusations against us, nor frightened from it by menaces of destruction ... nor of dungeons to ourselves. Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Uphold moral duty despite threats, accusations, or fear, trusting that righteousness empowers action.
In simple terms: Do your duty despite fear and false claims.
Stand firm in principle.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- legal defense
- personal decision making
- civil rights advocacy
- military command
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What duty are you avoiding due to fear?
- How can you distinguish true threats from intimidation?
May be idealistic when confronting overwhelming opposition.