Almighty Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“As long as the Almighty permitted intelligent men, created in his image and likeness, to fight in public and kill each other while the world looks on approvingly, it's not for me to deprive the chickens of the same privilege.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address (paraphrased), 1863
The speaker critiques the hypocrisy of allowing violence while claiming moral superiority.
In simple terms: Violence contradicts claimed moral high ground.
Key Takeaway
Question moral justifications of violence.
Themes
war
morality
hypocrisy
human nature
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- war reporting
- policy debate
- peace activism
- education
Key Concepts
ethics
political theory
history
Questions to Reflect On
- Is violence ever morally justified?
- How do societies reconcile violence with morality?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may differ; quote may be misattributed.
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