Children Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“The man who could go to Africa and rob her of her children, and then sell them into interminable bondage, with no other motive than that which is furnished by dollars and cents, is so much worse than the most depraved murderer that he can never receive pardon at my hand.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
Exploiting children for profit is morally worse than murder, and such acts are unforgivable.
In simple terms: Selling children for money is evil.
Key Takeaway
Cond against child exploitation.
Themes
morality
exploitation
justice
Mood
outraged
determined
Type
ethical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- human trafficking
- child labor
- legal reform
- public awareness
Key Concepts
human rights
economic greed
ethical hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does profit corrupt moral judgment?
- What societies can prevent such exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Even severe crimes may be rationalized by profit motives.
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