Ends Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“We find ourselves under the government of a system of political institutions, conducing more essentially to the ends of civil and religious liberty, than any of which the history of former times tells us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
The government is designed to protect civil and religious freedoms more than any past system.
In simple terms: Government aims to safeguard liberty.
Key Takeaway
Support institutions that protect freedoms.
Themes
politics
freedom
government
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- voting
- activism
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
civil liberty
religious liberty
institutional design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern policies better protect both civil and religious freedoms?
- What safeguards ensure institutions remain true to liberty?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security and liberty can be complex.
![“Next came the Patent laws. These began in England in 1624; and, in this country, with the adoption of our constitution. Before then [these?], any man might instantly use what another had invented; so that the inventor had no special advantage from his own invention. The patent system changed this…” quote by Abraham Lincoln](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/449/abraham-lincoln-88_adoption_next-came-the-patent-laws-these-began-in_1828.jpg)
