Abhorrence Quote by Abigail Adams
“Let your observations and comparisons produce in your mind an abhorrence of domination and power, the parent of slavery, ignorance, and barbarism, which places man upon a level with his fellow tenants of the woods.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with John Adams, 1776
Advocates for equality, warning that domination leads to oppression and barbarism
In simple terms: Power leads to oppression
Key Takeaway
Resist domination, promote equality
Themes
equality
freedom
justice
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social activism
- policy making
- community organizing
Key Concepts
political philosophy
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What forms of domination exist today?
- How can individuals counter systemic oppression?
A Different Perspective
Power structures can be entrenched and hard to dismantle
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