Accepting Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“I never did ask more, nor ever was willing to accept less, than for all the States, and the people thereof, to take and hold their places, and their rights, in the Union, under the Constitution of the United States. For this alone have I felt authorized to struggle; and I seek neither more nor less now.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
He asserts that his duty is to uphold the Constitution and the Union, seeking neither more nor less than what the law grants.
In simple terms: He wants to keep the Union as the Constitution says.
Key Takeaway
Uphold constitutional duties.
Themes
duty
law
union
Mood
solemn
determined
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- government service
- civil rights activism
- legal advocacy
Key Concepts
constitutionalism
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal goals with civic responsibilities?
- What limits should public officials accept?
A Different Perspective
Balancing personal ambition with constitutional limits can be difficult.
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