Another man Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“No man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
Governance requires the governed's consent; authority without permission is illegitimate.
In simple terms: Rule needs consent.
Key Takeaway
Seek consent before leading.
Themes
politics
authority
consent
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government
- leadership
- community decisions
- policy-making
Key Concepts
social contract
legitimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure consent in collective decisions?
- What if consent is divided?
A Different Perspective
Consent may be hard to obtain in emergencies.
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