Desire Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“I think slavery is wrong, morally, and politically. I desire that it should be no further spread in these United States, and I should not object if it should gradually terminate in the whole Union.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Abraham Lincoln
Slavery is morally and politically wrong; it should cease throughout the nation.
In simple terms: Slavery must end everywhere.
Key Takeaway
Support abolition and equality.
Themes
justice
human rights
politics
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- education reform
- community organizing
Key Concepts
ethics
civil liberty
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can we take today for lingering equality?
- How do we confront lingering systemic injustice?
A Different Perspective
Ending slavery required massive societal upheaval.
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