Concern Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“I am for . . . each individual doing just as he chooses in all matters which concern nobody else.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
Each person should act freely in matters that do not affect others.
In simple terms: Freedom in personal choices when they don't impact others.
Respect others' autonomy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- community living
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does personal freedom become harmful?
- How to balance individual rights with social duties?
Absolute freedom can harm communal welfare.