Faith Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“My faith in the proposition that each man should do precisely as he pleases with all which is exclusively his own lies at the foundation of the sense of justice there is in me.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1863 address on justice, Lincoln, Washington D.C.
Lincoln argues that personal liberty to act as one wishes forms the basis of his sense of justice.
In simple terms: He believes personal freedom is the core of justice.
Respect individual autonomy while balancing societal law.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal theory
- civil rights
- political philosophy
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies limit personal liberty?
- What defines the line between self‑interest and justice?
Absolute freedom can conflict with collective safety.