Accomplish Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“You may burn my body to ashes, and scatter them to the winds of heaven; you may drag my soul down to the regions of darkness and despair to be tormented forever; but you will never get me to support a measure which I believe to be wrong, although by doing so I may accomplish that which I believe to be right.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown source, attributed to Lincoln
The speaker refuses to support a wrong measure, even if it leads to a right outcome, emphasizing personal integrity over ends.
In simple terms: Stand by what you believe is right, even if it costs you.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize conscience over convenience.
Themes
integrity
principles
politics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legislative voting
- activism
- personal decision-making
Key Concepts
moral dilemma
ethical consistency
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it acceptable to compromise?
- How do you balance outcomes and principles?
A Different Perspective
Rigid adherence may limit pragmatic solutions.
![“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)
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
