Attorney Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“No client ever had money enough to bribe my conscience or to stop its utterance against wrong, and oppression. My conscience is my own - my creators - not man's. I shall never sink the rights of mankind to the malice, wrong, or avarice of another's wishes, though those wishes come to me in the relation of client and attorney.”
About This Quote
The speaker declares that personal conscience cannot be bought, and that moral integrity outweighs any client’s demands.
In simple terms: Conscience is untouchable and guides ethical action.
Key Takeaway
Uphold conscience over profit.
Themes
ethics
integrity
law
justice
Mood
serious
determined
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal practice
- business negotiations
- political decisions
- personal dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
professional duty
Questions to Reflect On
- Can conscience ever be compromised?
- What safeguards protect ethical practice?
A Different Perspective
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