Anti Quote by Abraham Lincoln
““I am naturally anti-slavery. If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
Lincoln asserts that slavery is inherently immoral, making it a universal benchmark for right and wrong.
In simple terms: Slavery is wrong, so everything else is judged against it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize universal moral truths.
Themes
morality
human rights
justice
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- civil rights activism
- legal reform
- education on slavery
Key Concepts
ethical absolutism
human dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- What universal wrong do you accept?
- How do you confront systemic injustice?
A Different Perspective
Some argue morality can be culturally relative.
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