Amalgamation Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“There is a natural disgust in the minds of nearly all white people to the idea of indiscriminate amalgamation of the white and black races ... A separation of the races is the only perfect preventive of amalgamation, but as an immediate separation is impossible, the next best thing is to keep them apart where they are not already together. If white and black people never get together in Kansas, they will never mix blood in Kansas ...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown (attributed to Lincoln, likely posthumous compilation)
Advocates racial segregation as a means to prevent interracial mixing, reflecting deep-seated prejudice and fear of social integration.
In simple terms: Promotes keeping races separate to avoid mixing.
Key Takeaway
Consider the harms of segregation.
Themes
racism
segregation
prejudice
social control
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
historical
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- historical policy debates
- education curricula
- community planning
- media representation
Key Concepts
white supremacy
racial purity
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term effects of enforced separation?
- How can societies move beyond fear‑based policies?
A Different Perspective
Segregation harms social cohesion and equality; it ignores moral and practical benefits of integration.
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